If we were in charge, how would we want this changed? Would we keep high prices so people conserve more, yet increase public transportation? Who would pay? Would we ramp up work on alternative energy and start a PR campagn (that word doesn't look right, but you know what I mean! LOL)? Would we work with each other to find ways of saying that making a bundle on a commodities market by manipulating other's emotions may be the American way, but it's not consistent with our values? Or maybe it is?

Will we be creative in our consumption? Where do you buy your food? Can you live with seasonal food from your area? (I know this doesn't work in winter.) What about shopping? Do you pay a little more and buy from a local store which gets goods locally, or a megastore that gets stuff from China and India?

It's the choices we make every day. It's our intentions. It's our language. It's our values. All of this makes the difference.

peace