[OldDave]

While I hate it when the price goes up, we are pretty darned lucky compared to the rest of the world. And if fracking doesn't destroy our country, which some think it might, it is going to put a lot of downward pressure on world oil prices. Not that I don't think the big oil companies are satan's spawn, because I do.

To Blueash: I disagree with your sweeping condemnation of today's youth. My two children are two of the politest, kind and generous people I've ever met. I would hasten to say they are much better people that I ever was, being raised by an insane bigot. (My mother, not me) I'm very proud of them and I suspect many others here are of their kids and grandkids too. Sure there are lots of problem youth, but there were when you and I were that age also. And even if it is worse today, it isn't everyone.

I started to write a smartass comment about the need to stand when you walk into the room, but my better angels said no. Plus, I've seen my son do it. Again he's a better person than I am.