For some people, (many people) carpooling or public transportation is out of the question. DH works at 3 different hospitals and his schedule is completely unpredictable. I have friends that work in insurance and they often put in 2 hours of OT per day, due to the work load or sudden changes in office demands. I have replaced the light bulbs that are on most of the time with the compact flourescents. These however are not without risks. Most people I know who heat their homes with oil are definately conserving and have been for several years. My house temp has never been above 70 degrees. Recycling? Its required and the dumpsters that we are allotted would not be big enough to contain trash and recycleables.
With regard to SUVs, the gas mileage isn't any different than minivans. People get the type of vehicle they need for their families.
Of course because it started during the Nixon years, still makes Carter the worst president in modern history, and I was a registered democrat then.
, because I do believe in the that you were once a Democrat. People change, their opinions can change based on their life experience, the facts that they are exposed to and the way they interpret those facts.
