I would disagree with that argument. Tell that to someone who makes minimum wage or is on a fixed income driving a big V8 that's been paid off for the last 7 years, do they deserve it? I know some of you have parents or grandparents in that very situation. What about our ground and airline transportation delivering the things we all need? They are passing that cost on to you so you are paying for $4 gas not once, but twice, maybe 3 times if you fly. I support the free market, but these prices have put a great many people in a world of hurt in this country. Not everyone can afford to trade in their SUV which due to plummeting resale value is worth a fraction of what it used to be, if they can't afford gas where does that down payment come from? In addition, a Prius just doesn't fit everyone's needs, some need a larger vehicle. I still remember back in the day struggling to pay for gas WHEN IT WAS CONSIDERED CHEAP, thank god those days are over but I can only imagine what some people are going through right now.Stone