As most Americans know, May 15th was this year’s gas-buying-boycott day. As widespread as that word reached (virtually nationwide, and I believe a fair number of people throughout the country participated), it had little or no impact on the prices at the pump. I think it is clear to most people that a buying boycott fails at the outset, unless overall USAGE is reduced by it. Just NOT BUYING for one day does not equate to NOT USING as much overall. It is the usage that needs to change if we are looking to impact prices in any way. Even that would take significant participation and would need to be repeated at frequent enough intervals to keep the pressure on the suppliers.
Step 1.
Recognizing what it means:Are we willing for such a sacrifice? Or, are we more likely to “suck it up”?It’s really up to us, as individuals, though I’m not sure how many of us are really up for it. I happen to be recently a fulltime mother of two and a stay at home mother, so it might be a bit easier for me to stay home now and then, thereby reducing my gas consumption (usage). But not everyone can do the same thing.I DO believe that most people could choose one day a month to set aside for a DRIVING BOYCOTT that I am promoting.And, please note that this boycott concept is not only about trying to reduce prices for gas and oil, but such a boycott would also go a long way toward reducing the current GLOBAL WARMING dangers.We are being told by the experts that we need to reduce the burning of fossil-fuels (among other things) in order to make any progress with reducing global warming.
Step 2.
Can it be done?My boycott goes like this, and I call it “P.R.A.B.O.” (Peoples’ Revolt Against Big Oil):In the spirit of the boycott for BUYING gas, I propose that we spread the word that we are committing to and participating in a “Nationwide Driving Boycott” for at least ONE DAY EACH MONTH.It does not need to be a nationally advertised specific date; instead, each driver can select their own one-day-per-month that fits their lifestyle best. It might even be a different day each month, as long as we all commit to doing something, and keep to that commitment for as long as it takes.
Step 3.
The need for commitment:The key is to really commit to really doing it. If enough of us CAN do it, and can stick with it, we can take back the power from Big Oil, and we can make a significant contribution in the global warming issue as well.In order to really get the power back, all who can participate must participate; else the effort will fail.I encourage all who read this to spread the concept to their friends and family; and encourage them to spread it, too.
Step 4.
The PRABO Mission Statement:While I know there is no real need for it, I came up with this “Mission Statement” (don’t we all need more of those?).”We the People of Planet Earth, in order to form a more perfect World, establish Justice and Equity, ensure a safe and healthy planet, provide for the Common Good, promote the General Welfare, and secure the blessings of Liberty, Freedom, Safety, Health and Survival to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Monthly Driving Boycott commitment for the Peoples’ Revolt Against Big Oil (P.R.A.B.O.).”
Step 5.
Does this sound familiar? Hmmmmmmm…
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