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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Nov 25, 2012 12:01:00 AM Ignore JT Report Abuse What should government do when fuel supplies are disrupted by a disaster? Impose rationing Import fuel from outside the area Nothing; let the market work Other Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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What should government do when fuel supplies are disrupted by a disaster?
Impose rationing
Import fuel from outside the area
Nothing; let the market work
Other

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razorwan Rookie Author Atlanta Posts:12 Points:113,040 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Mar 26, 2013 8:19:12 PM Ignore razorwan Report Abuse They should open up the government reserves in that area to help out with distribuition.
DORELBC Rookie Author Abbotsford Posts:14 Points:3,160 Joined:Mar 2013	Message Posted: Mar 16, 2013 4:54:23 PM Ignore DORELBC Report Abuse First help the disaster victims , not like what happened with Katrina's victims ... and secondly , do nothing , let the market go its own course . maybe keep an eye out for black marketeers !
1Lorane Rookie Author Indianapolis Posts:35 Points:2,340 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 6:38:37 PM Ignore 1Lorane Report Abuse I don't think the consumers should have to pay. It is not their fault.
achung53 Veteran Author Orange County Posts:487 Points:85,225 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 29, 2013 11:32:20 AM Ignore achung53 Report Abuse Impose rationing
busdrivered5 Rookie Author Philadelphia Posts:23 Points:203,685 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2013 8:19:07 AM Ignore busdrivered5 Report Abuse To do nothing is ridiculous we have all seen what the market does even when there is no disaster. In my opinion the government should immediately take steps to stabilize the market instead of letting the supply and demand factors dictate the course of the market that way no one unjustly profits from misfortune
hawkman74 All-Star Author Dallas Posts:708 Points:450,145 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 2, 2013 12:10:33 PM Ignore hawkman74 Report Abuse Let the market work it out
sonicmustang All-Star Author Alberta Posts:637 Points:149,375 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Dec 26, 2012 7:11:09 PM Ignore sonicmustang Report Abuse Regulate the industry to avoid gouging
Mikeyboy4 Rookie Author London Posts:5 Points:500 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 9:29:52 AM Ignore Mikeyboy4 Report Abuse I agree with JT, let the market bare what it is. We in Canada have it good regarless of how some think we don't. As long as the tree-huggers in the USA have the Dems ear there is not much we can do about getting oil from them when we need it.
gizmojoe Sophomore Author Ontario Posts:172 Points:255,635 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Dec 20, 2012 1:36:39 AM Ignore gizmojoe Report Abuse stay out of it
NakedDriver Champion Author Des Moines Posts:15,855 Points:2,461,200 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Dec 17, 2012 10:43:06 PM Ignore NakedDriver Report Abuse ə it depends on the form of disaster, but usually letting the market work is the best idea. ə
rugby2 Rookie Author Kalamazoo Posts:36 Points:1,770 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2012 3:13:51 PM Ignore rugby2 Report Abuse with not enough refinery capacity not a lot they could do in the short term.
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,438 Points:1,166,785 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Dec 16, 2012 8:48:16 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse MAKE MORE
rwm1 Champion Author Iowa Posts:2,306 Points:1,546,365 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Dec 11, 2012 1:26:14 AM Ignore rwm1 Report Abuse If my wife hadn't gotten a good paying job she well deserved the answer might have been yes. But that holds for higher prices in general.
AgouraGuy1 Sophomore Author Los Angeles Posts:182 Points:5,310 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 3, 2012 11:01:03 AM Ignore AgouraGuy1 Report Abuse There are fuel reserves all over this country,plenty in Europe, we vote for import.
RecountFL Champion Author Miami Posts:8,749 Points:1,502,860 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:49:23 PM Ignore RecountFL Report Abuse We should act on gut feelings without researching the best option based on each individual situation. Never weigh the pros and cons and act in the best interest of the whole but what is selfishly best for yourself. Murcah!
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,255 Points:2,034,840 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 10:43:52 PM Ignore keo Report Abuse import
357revo Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:18,123 Points:2,384,605 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 10:16:33 PM Ignore 357revo Report Abuse Government could eliminate fuel restrictions to make it easier to bring in fuel from other states. Government also could drop the "price gouging" allegations for fuel and other products in high demand. Allowing increased prices for scarce fuel in a disaster area would permit more people to get some fuel, rather than having the first to the pumps fill up and drain the limited resources.
dangnad All-Star Author Las Vegas Posts:864 Points:474,355 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 9:37:42 PM Ignore dangnad Report Abuse Hey notijeka, the question poses DISASTER. The free market can't handle disasters. Look at how the "free market" handled the Gulf Oil Spill. Well, there was gas rationing during WWII (and a lot of other kinds of rationing as well). Times are different now with our automobile-dependent society. I'm not sure the the feds can handle rationing now. States have imposed license plate odd-even rationing in the past. Maybe that's the way to go.
toadNY Champion Author Albany Posts:7,047 Points:1,514,125 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 8:14:23 PM Ignore toadNY Report Abuse Wait an see what happen's after obama start's his second term.
toadNY Champion Author Albany Posts:7,047 Points:1,514,125 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 8:13:17 PM Ignore toadNY Report Abuse Better yet, the people should start by using a little common sense! The more people rely on the government the more Freedom the government will take a way from US!
BingoStink Champion Author South Carolina Posts:4,387 Points:153,480 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:36:03 PM Ignore BingoStink Report Abuse Make sure everyone has enough cheese.
zacksnanny Champion Author New Brunswick Posts:1,635 Points:2,202,640 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:22:06 PM Ignore zacksnanny Report Abuse Nothing; let the market work
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,438 Points:1,166,785 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 4:14:35 PM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse IMPORT FROM OTHER AREAS IN THE USA.
tjc09f Veteran Author Tallahassee Posts:468 Points:669,820 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 2:55:30 PM Ignore tjc09f Report Abuse Import fuel
SuperMoto Champion Author Connecticut Posts:1,006 Points:1,578,690 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 2:18:33 PM Ignore SuperMoto Report Abuse Nothing!
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,904 Points:2,367,095 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 1:52:01 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse not a thing.........
appleNY Champion Author Long Island Posts:1,287 Points:128,420 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 12:45:12 PM Ignore appleNY Report Abuse Import fuel from outside the area
taximan007 Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:10,066 Points:1,708,240 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:49:32 AM Ignore taximan007 Report Abuse If you're a liberal, do what you always do: Blame Bush. ;) [Edited by: taximan007 at 12/1/2012 11:50:46 AM EST]
K0CBA Rookie Author St. Louis Posts:5 Points:8,950 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:35:43 AM Ignore K0CBA Report Abuse Just let the oil companies deal with it....they will always come up with a way to gouge everyone they can.
Pizzaslut Champion Author Baltimore Posts:4,354 Points:749,015 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 10:43:01 AM Ignore Pizzaslut Report Abuse Rashunin'.
Bill8177 All-Star Author Tampa Posts:587 Points:842,895 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 9:15:15 AM Ignore Bill8177 Report Abuse Fart
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,093 Points:2,551,980 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 9:07:53 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse Import fuel from outside the area
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,713 Points:2,471,615 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 8:46:45 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse Nothing; let the market work.
Gas_Eyes Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,677 Points:644,860 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:44:35 AM Ignore Gas_Eyes Report Abuse Both rationing and import.
AlTraveler All-Star Author Alabama Posts:598 Points:1,212,535 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:41:17 AM Ignore AlTraveler Report Abuse Impose rationing
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,436 Points:1,826,635 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:25:26 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse ok if the govt stays out of it
cigarman409 Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,436 Points:1,826,635 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 7:24:53 AM Ignore cigarman409 Report Abuse rationing
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,555 Points:2,718,000 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 6:26:34 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse Stop exporting and build more storage facilities.
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,011 Points:2,705,805 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 5:09:14 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse let the market work
stumblebum Champion Author Texas Posts:5,380 Points:157,360 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 1:33:26 AM Ignore stumblebum Report Abuse Rationing. And encourage people to buy horses. [Edited by: stumblebum at 12/1/2012 1:35:53 AM EST]
NOTSOGRN Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,056 Points:1,512,040 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 1:32:09 AM Ignore NOTSOGRN Report Abuse . . Encourage station to at least have ready hook up for backup generators & let that company bring them in when needed. Better would be have the generator on site as some big box stores benefit having a backup that also supplies it's gas station. . Ship oil in as the stations with generators would be able to pump & give local refineries time to get back up & running again. . These are things that can be done by the free market but, Biggie Gov. could encourage this...we have PADDs for a reason... [Edited by: NOTSOGRN at 12/1/2012 1:40:33 AM EST]
notijeka Sophomore Author Oklahoma Posts:167 Points:1,541,920 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 10:32:21 PM Ignore notijeka Report Abuse Government was not created to handle problems that can be taken care of by the free market and the hard working citizens of this country. The politicians and their cronies need to back off. THIS IS NOT A SOCIALISTIC COUNTRY but it sure heading that way fast.
coffeebrake1015 Champion Author Florida Posts:1,258 Points:280,360 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 9:26:38 PM Ignore coffeebrake1015 Report Abuse let the market work. the government should keep out it.
RetiredLaborer Rookie Author Washington Posts:21 Points:67,370 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 8:34:09 PM Ignore RetiredLaborer Report Abuse When fuel supplies are disrupted by a disaster, the government should impose rationing in that area, making sure that emergency services and relief teams get what they need. Since many of the existing fueling facilities may be unable to function, bring in portable, modular fueling stations that can be used for the duration of the disaster. If the disaster is such that production and refining of petroleum is not operating due to the disaster (not because the oil company decides to shut down to restrict output and increase prices), then bring in fuel from other areas of the country. Finally, the States and the Federal Government needs to act quickly to stop price gouging by retailers and by the oil companies. Anyone caught gouging should immediately lose their facility and their funds. If they become homeless, tough luck.
melekali Sophomore Author New Mexico Posts:128 Points:708,500 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 8:26:24 PM Ignore melekali Report Abuse Purpose of government is to safeguard the people. American government is of, by and for the people, so this should be exaggerated in our country.
eastgate Rookie Author Maryland Posts:2 Points:7,890 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 7:58:32 PM Ignore eastgate Report Abuse Import fuel from outside the area
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,904 Points:2,367,095 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 5:55:52 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse not a thing........
bloonfoot Sophomore Author Cleveland Posts:132 Points:879,265 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 5:41:04 PM Ignore bloonfoot Report Abuse The one thing that might have a positive effect would be to crack down hard on gas stations that try to gouge us. It would work best if it wasn't up to local or state governments to define gouging but rather a national standard for percent increase over what gas cost just before the disaster. Aggressively applied, this might bring an end to the revolting ripoffs.
gotahorse Sophomore Author New Mexico Posts:137 Points:46,195 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 4:58:14 PM Ignore gotahorse Report Abuse Make speeches, criticize one another, toss blame back and forth, and maybe organize another investigating committee.
Pspeed Champion Author Baltimore Posts:7,149 Points:930,210 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2012 3:02:07 PM Ignore Pspeed Report Abuse They should buy up all the available horses, oxen, dogs and cats and train them to pull cars and trucks.