Reply #14: I had this suggestion last Friday [View All]

Because the spike in fuel costs is crushing the budgets of good, hard-working Americans everywhere, I proposed a national strike of sorts. On Wednesday September 7, just two days after Labor Day (plus when everyone should be back at work), all workers should stay home. Don't drive. Don't buy gas. Don't go anywhere unless it's for an emergency. When most people don't show up for work, that will have an impact on the economy and finally give this matter the attention it deserves. This is a dinner-table issue that affects everyone, and it has to be brought forth front and center.

The Bush Administration needs to be called on the carpet for looking the other way while their buddies in Big Oil make off like thieves. The day after Bush was first inaugurated, the price per barrel was $23. It's now essentially tripled. Americans everywhere have got to realize that we still have the power; we just have to wield it.

I went so far as to get in touch with the Teamsters HQ, but they've not responded to my call. I figured if any group had the clout and the good reasons to organize such a protest, it was the Teamsters. Alas and alack.