(Not my posting, it just came to me) Hi, Gang: I had an idea. Since the government in its typical fashion sits on its you-know-what, doing nothing about soaring gasoline prices while oil companies reap record profits, it's time for us all to get together and initiate a campaign to achieve a silent but meaningful protest that should get results. Here's my thinking: We have to purchase gasoline. There are no options. But we do NOT have to make any purchases in the service station "convenience stores." My idea is to get everyonewe know to NOT BUY ANYTHING in a service station other than gasoline. You want coffee? Go to Starbucks. Need a quart of oil? Go to an auto parts store. Want a hot dog? Try Wienderschnitzel. Want a Coke? Try the liquor store nearby. And so on. If enough people cooperate, the oil companies will get the message 'cause we'll be hurting them where it hurts the most: Profits among their convenience store operators who'll cry foul loudly and clearly, letting the oil companies know the public is taking action to rebel against high prices for gas at the pumps. In the words of that famous seamstress Ellen McKoy, "You won't know if it works unless you try." Just forward this email to as many contacts as possible and we can get the ball rolling. But do it today. And don't buy ANYTHING in a service station store. Only gasoline, because you have to. Stan Wilder Engine Ceramics 214-352-4931 www.engineceramics.com |
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