[Christ]

On another note:

I mentioned that system of "fuel taxation" because it's been proven time and time again that without an obvious punishment/reward system in place, society as a whole will not "burden" themselves to move toward the greater good, if it requires them to do more than they've already done or have been doing.

This is evidenced by the fact that no matter what you ask someone to do, in most cases, they shoot back with "What's in it for me?"... even when the reward might be obvious to others.

This also tends to get the whiners into shape too, as they won't have an excuse to blame fuel prices for being lazy, or not having a job... instead, the obvious answer will be: Drive better, and you could afford your fuel.

It would be quite obvious whose fault it would be when gas cost too much for them to afford.