It's "regulation" we should be talking about.

Let's face it, oil is a consumer resource along the same lines as telephones, electricity, and railroads.

Depending on the time of day, we "regulate" those resources - we put caps on profit margins, and we require public utilities to justify rate increases.

So, why doesn't the same concept apply to Big Oil?

Hmm.... (looking for the "thinking" smiley)....


Okay, and on that cheery note, I'm going to temporary leave y'all to go help my mom with her small business. Nicky's back and the baby's in bed and all is well for the time being. But beware, I'll be lurking around here sometime in the wee hours of the early morning....