10 benefits of high gas prices

I put about 10 dollars every 2 weeks into the gas tank. $20 a month is more than enough for the short trips we use the dumpie mobile for.

1. Globalised jobs return home - Yes, it seems that the high fuel price will mean that local will once again be the most sensible option. Without cheap oil, the world is getting bigger again.

2. Sprawl stalls - It’s too expensive to schlep all the way from the country into the cities for work these days. People are moving back into the cities and taking the bus. Time to stop the plans for building all over our greenbelt land.

3. Four-day workweeks - The shortened work weeks are becoming popular in some part of the US. The state employess in Utah are enjoying this.

4. Less pollution - Goes without saying.

5. More frugality - Truckers and the like are joining the ranks and the prices of trucked in stuff is going up. A good reason to buy local.

6. Fewer traffic deaths - Fewer cars on the road mean fewer accidents. Though the drivers need to be more aware of us bike people out there.

7. Cheaper insurance - Not sure whether this one would apply. Perhaps one of our readers could shed some light?

8. Less traffic - Yup!

9. More cops on the beat - fighting real crime instead of wasting time on trivial bullshit

10. Less obesity - Walking is cheaper than driving, and with food prices on the up, less is more!