[dirtboy]

Speculators are a positive for the rest of us, including me, a small time speculator.

What do you mean, 'us' - those stuck paying $4+/gal for gasoline? Those in other countries who can't afford to eat?

There are solid reasons for curbing speculation - namely to prevent the chaos uncontrolled speculation causes.

[SaxxonWoods]

1. Nobody owes you gasoline at a price you prefer.

2. The price you pay at the pump would average higher over time without speculators.

3. Speculators don’t control the price of gasoline.