I don't understand all the debate. I don't see anyone complaining about how much they paid for whiskey, beer, cigs, fancy boats, trolling motors, debt finders, rain parkas', jump suits, campers, guns, fancy cookers, 10 times more tackle than you'll ever use and all the other "stuff" we "have" to have to make ourselves happy. More bragging on all that is what I always see. Do the math on what you pay for gas in a year compared to what you spent on everything else. Sure, the cheaper the better but in the scheme of things, its just one expense to be concerned about. And if you do the research there is less correlation between gas prices and inflation than it used to be many years ago. I said it before and will say it again, the US needs to start weening itself on Oil dependency altogether. There are alternatives! Not just about cost but risk to our security! You want a real debate, start on Health care cost! We're just a few months away from spring fishing!! Woo Hoo.