2 wheels are better than 4

Of course I've had my share of complaining over the escalating gas prices. It always sucks to pay more, no matter what. But the more I stop to think about it, this is about the best thing that could have possibly happened to America and its extreme environmental apathy. SUV sales are down (woe is me for owning an SUV, I've been trying to drive it less and less and less, I researched selling it...but the loss I'd take is severe), Bike sales are up uP UP!!! So not only are less carbon emissions being piped into the environment, but more people are exercising and experiencing the joy of riding a bike. Many people hadn't ridden bikes since childhood and are now re-visiting bikes out of necessity. And they love it!! This far outweighs my disgust at having a lighter wallet. I know it doesn't help those that have been hit hard by gas increases, those with low incomes that may not be able to afford bikes. I also know there are a lot of low income people out there that manage to have cable TV, smoke cigarettes, or have some form of habit they could decrease to lighten the blow....or help buy themselves a bicycle. who knows. just my 2 cents.