>Alright, let's get down to brass tacks here. Does anyone know why Ford quit
>building the Festiva (50 mpg)? It's because they didn't sell. Does anyone
>know why Detroit makes so many "evil" SUVs? Because that's what people want.
>That's what sells. If people want high economy, they are free to buy them.
>If enough people buy them, Detroit will make more of them. It's called
>"Capitalism" & "Supply/Demand"). It may not be perfect, but it's the best
>thing going.
>
>As far as Europe paying more for gasoline than us here in the US, just
>remember that crude oil costs about the same all over the world. If people in
>other countries are comfortable paying all that difference in taxes, far be it
>from me to stop them.
Rock on, Michael!!
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Pete Chadwell
1973 TR6
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