I know a controversy started with my recent posting questioning why some states were raising speed limits right now. I expressed concerns about helping the economy by reducing gas consumption, thereby reducing pressure on the oil markets, thereby reducing inflationary pressures, etc. etc. Of course, several individuals responded saying it was ridiculous, the NMSL never worked and so on. The two most common rationalizations were "No one wants to drive at lower speeds because everyone one else drives fast" , and "my time is worth more than gas savings". (As a consultant that bills out at $120 per hour, the few minutes difference that driving 75 mph saves, can be made up by being efficient in other ways).
So why don't people WANT to help the economy by driving at a more efficient speed? If people are concerned about the economic security of our country wouldn't they want to do something to reduce the quick spiraling into another energy crisis? Gas shortages have already appeared in Wisconsin, Georgia and other non-Gulf states.
On Bill O'Reilly's show tonight, he spoke in favor of energy conservation and how it would benefit the country.
WE MUST BRING BACK THE 55 MPH SPEED LIMIT 2327The Etobian No. 55 was never about saving fuel. As interstates replaced the old US highway system throughout the 1960s, there were fewer and fewer accidents, since limited-access rural highways are the...
If everyone conserved 10%, it would make a difference. My vehicles gets 20% better mileage at 60 MPH than at 70-75 mph.
To conserve energy right now is patriotic. To do otherwise is self-serving and demonstrates a lack of responsibility.
WE MUST BRING BACK THE 55 MPH SPEED LIMIT 2328The suggested link between USA speed limits and bane traffic accidents is not illustrated by the data you have provided. Note that the rest rate continued to decline dramatically for the twenty two...
