[toddst]

I'm sure the Government called upon corporations to make sacrifices, or take certain actions during wartime, and this is no different.

I think you should buy what you want, but I see no justification for the government injecting itself in the fuel economy issue on any grounds whatever - current "standards" included. The auto industry should respond to market forces, not mandates from the government based on some energy independence objective.

Fuel efficiencies are improving and if Honda can prove its approach in the marketplace the demand from consumers will swing other manufacturers in that direction.

[WyldKard]

Normally, I would agree with you 110%. However, when the issue suddenly involves national security, and the funding of terrorism through gas we purchase, it seems to me that the Government has every right, and should be expected to put pressure on companies that willfully contribute to situations that harm national security.