[aerohead]

I wanted to respond to your thread.Many have already listed much grist for the diesel issue.I'd like to offer an observation: The Chubb Realty Co.,Denton,Texas,parks their Hummer in front of Denton's Banter eatery with the engine running,Great Dane dog inside,and air-conditioner running.The "realtors" husband and wife,go in,have lunch,then linger to drink an extra beer.-------------- After a leisurely and relaxing lunch,they walk out of Banter,then up the sidewalk to Slinky Whistle Bait,a vintage clothing store,so the female "realtor" can shop.----------------- The entire time,the Hummer has been idling with the air conditioner on to keep the dog comfortable.After about an hour of all this,the "realtors" leave,no doubt,to go off and do whatever "realtors"do.---------------- Consider that the entire cost of the Hummer is a tax writeoff,all the fuel is a writeoff,and the state of Texas got sales tax on a $100,000 vehicle and 23-cents fuel tax on every gallon wasted,it becomes obvious,that the SUV has never been about fuel economy.It's the Golden Goose! GM made $50,000.The State Comptroller cleans up.The Feds make $0.181 on every gallon wasted .Not only is it legal,it's encouraged by the lawmakers and subsidized by you.You have no say in the matter.------------------ It's not about fuel economy.It has more to do with re-distribution of wealth away from your wallet,to someone who's prettier,with fresher breath,and lower underarm odor.