National Gas Out on May 15th

It's time to fight higher gas prices....

I recently recieved this e-mail from a friend and I plan to participate.

>> NO GAS...On May 15th 2007. Don't pump gas on MAY 15th. In April 1997, there was a "gas out" conducted nationwide in protest of gas prices. Gasoline prices dropped 30 cents a gallon overnight. On May 15th 2007, all Internet users are to not go to a gas station in protest of high gas prices. Gas is now over $3.00 a gallon in most places. There are 73,000,000+ American members currently on the Internet network, And the average car takes about 30 to 50 dollars to fill up. If all users did not go to the pump on the 15th, it would take $2,292,000,000.00 (that's almost 3 BILLION) out of the oil companies pockets. For just one day, so please do not go to the gas station on May 15th and Lets try to put a dent in the Middle Eastern oil industry for at least one Day. If you agree (which I cant see why you wouldn't) resend this to all your Contact list. With it saying, ''Don't pump gas on May 15th".....

When researching this online, I found many detractors. Many people saying, "it won't work" or "don't bother because one day won't mean a thing". Cynicism will get us nowhere. Even if the facts for this aren't totally accurate, the idea is sound. Maybe a whole week off from gas would do better, but let's see if we can organize one day to begin with! It has been said, "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

This is that step.

BTJ