CNN http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/04/25/life.gas.reut/index.htmlabout people purposefully running out of gas on the freeway in order to get a free gallon of gas from publicly funded programs to help stranded motorists. At $3 a gallon, this could save $15 a month for some people. But in no way to I cheer these swindlers on, though it is creative.
The solution isn't to cheat the people for your selfishness. I don't want to pay for your laziness. Take public transportation. Obviously if you are willing to sit on the side of the road waiting for help, then you can wait at the bus stop just the same. I know LA has a horrible mass transportation system, so carpool then.
It hurts that the prices are going up so high, but maybe we can get some real perspective on how the rest of the world has to live. I don't like the added expense, but maybe I'll ride my bike more, get in shape, and take some added leisure time. Maybe gas prices ought to go up an additional couple of bucks, forcing car companies to come up with more efficient cars and promoting alternative fuels.
For those schemers out there...congrats, you're pulling one over on my and other taxpayers' dimes. You are creative, no doubt about it, but please let these towers do their job and publicly serve those who are truly, unavoidably stranded.
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