"I'm completely against gas taxes but this will only serve to increase demand on an already strained supply.
It may actually make the gas lines worse."
Bingo, maybe they should raise the gas tax and mandate everyone take a basic econ class. ;)
I don't think some can make the distinction between the effect of lowering taxes on earnings in times of economic crisis (Reagan in 1981 - very good) and lowering taxes on a strained commodity (this tax cut now - bad).
As horrible as your suggestion is on the surface, it is right on the money.
I would rather pay $6.00/gallon for gas than walk by closed stations selling nothing for $1.15/gallon.
The lack of economic sense in this country is staggering.
Good one. It has been disappointing to see how many people are ignorant in Economics 101.