[Fudd]

In 1976, gas cost $1.82/gal (in 2000 dollars). The federal government spent $1,700 per person, again in 2000$.

In 2005, gas cost $1.95 (2000$). The federal government spent $8,500 or so per person.

So, tell us again, just who is gouging the American people?

[PeteB570]

I love it when people use constant $ rates. Puts the real truth to most things.

My first real job paid $1.76 and hour and I thought I was rolling in money and had it to burn. Working about 35 hours a week part time and pulling in around $55 week after taxes I was a rich man. OK, single high school teenager living at home but I did have money to burn.