Should I feel horrible putting gas in my car knowing it is tainted with blood of soldiers and civilians?

Question

We are dependent on Mideast oil. Our economy runs on it. Some say not all our oil comes from mideast. Who cares we all know if Saudis or Iranians cut their oil we are toast. I think about this everytime I get gas. Should I?

Answer 1

Don't feel horrible about the situation--take action! There are things you can do. Support politicians who promote renewable energy, or who advocate alternate sources of energy. Write letters to the editor letting people know about politicians who are taking responsible positions on this issue. Volunteer for their campaigns. Do some research on environmentally responsible companies in your area, and patronize them instead of companies that don't.

There are other positive steps you can personally take, as well. I used to buy 20 gallons of gas a week to commute to work. I now buy zero gallons of imported oil. How? I bought a car (a 2003 VW Jetta TDI) that runs on 100% vegetable oil-based biodiesel. I live in Oregon, and the biodiesel is made in my state from oil seeds grown in Oregon by Oregon farmers, and trucked by Oregon truckers to the factory where the biodiesel is made. How's the mileage, you ask? I just got back from a 750-800 mile trip, bought 15.5 gallons of fuel on the way and have half a tank left over.

If you don't like the way things are, change what YOU do to make a difference. Above all, vote, and talk to your friends about the importance of voting to dump politicians who don't share your values on this important issue.

Answer 2

Are you aware of the oil fields in Alaska? What about the capped wells in Texas? Do you Believe everything you hear? Europe has no oil fields. Where do they get their oil. Do the oil producers give the oil away for free? Did you know that South America has lots of oil? How do you know that the gas in your car comes from the middle east? Soldiers and civilians are dying all over the world. Women are being raped daily in Ruwanda. The worlds a mess. Can you do without a job that the gas that you put in your car makes it possible for you to have? If you look around at everything that's wrong with this world you won't be able to do anything and who will that help?

Answer 3

We have not needed oil to run a combustion engine for a long time. Anythin g that burns hot enough to cause an explosion significant enough to force a piston to move is enough to run your car.
For example corn oil, alchol, citrus fruits and others.The original argument was it would cost a fortune to to retool the factories and to remodel the cars and so we can't afford to do it. This said pattens for these alternatvies have been bought for multiple millions by the oil companies.
Also keep in mind that a barrel is 42 gallons US and that whatever price they quote on TV is per barrel. Take the dollar figure divide it by 42 and then go look at what they are chargeing you - it's about ten cents per gallon to refine unrefined crude - the rest is profit and tax.

So I ask you who should feel guilty about the blood stained oil in your car because it isn't you

Answer 4

No, we aren't dependent on the Middle East for oil. We are not receiving any from Iraq(or so the press says), Iran supports terrorism.... we can do without their oil, Saudi Arabia is strongly suspected of supporting terrorism, we can do without their oil. WE are not dependent on them, they are dependent on the countries that buy and consume oil. What are those uncivilized backwards terrorist ridden nations going to do when enough alternative energy sources drastically cut the demand for their oil? Eat sand, drink goat milk, beg for someone to buy their oil at $10 or less a barrel? Yes, that is what they are facing.... and you know what, they deserve that fate for fostering terrorism.

The Muslims terrorists and those who support them will get theirs... the sooner the better.

Answer 5

You question brings up a relatively new idea in our capitalist nation. People are beginning to not only look at the quality and cost of products but the effect their purchases are making on the world. The growth of this thinking is important because, although you are just one consumer you are a part of a network of millions. All of those millions of decisions can add up to a bad outcome or a good one. I wouldn't feel guilty, but rather look for a small way to contribute: car pool, smaller cars, hybrid cars, etc. Hopefully GM wakes up, because I'm sure Toyota is on to something big.

Answer 6

Next time you put gas in your car, there is a very good chance it came from the Oil Sands in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada.
You don't have to feel guilty; the money you pay for that gas is fattening a lot of bank accounts in Alberta.
http://www.energy.gov.ab.ca/89.asp

Answer 7

Everything you touch and buy is the result of industrial processing.
From the dye in your clothes, to the vegetables on your dinner plate......Everything...EVERYTHING you interact with, buy and own is a result of an industrial process....That means fuel driven.....

.....It doesn't mean you are perpetuating war or supporting malicious treatment of human life, it just means that until a resolve/alternative is found to fossil fuels, we as a civilisation are stuck with being dependant upon it.

Whether there is war or not.....Bear in mind also the millions of gallons of oil stored in reserve...............

Answer 8

Yes, try to walking or riding a bike instead of driving whenever you can. It's good for you and the environment, Plus if you do those things you can feel less guilty if you do use the car, because you only use it when necessary.

Answer 9

heres a few other things that are possibly tainted with the blood of our guys ( I dont know why the sudden concern with gasoline) since they all have their roots in military technology

your cell phone
the computer in your car
any GPS receiver
Doppler radar
LCD flat screens

just to name a few... if I were you perhaps I would worry more about my driving....

Answer 10

Here is my point That is it is in very bad taste to put a "support the troops" sticker on the back of a SUV, I think that was your point also ..right?