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So the problem exists in that you suggest gas should be more expensive. If you scan back, that's where I jumped into the convo. I jumped into the convo because I inferred that to mean that it would force people into EVs.
Your solution of me shutting the fuck up, continues the conundrum of the would-be consumer just having to adapt their habits to the product.
Most people would be fine in a cloth interior ford fiesta with manual windows and a white exterior. Given the choice, most people choose vehicles that fit their wants and needs. As most people continue to do when it comes to EV adoption.
I prefer a system that allows me to choose which product I want based on my wants and needs, not a system where a lesser product is pushed on the consumer by raising the price on X.
That's literally how we got to this conversation. Im not offended that you want an authoritarian approach to EV adoption. I object and I think youre wrong, but im not offended by it. And if I inferred incorrectly, please let me know and I will cheerfully withdraw any comments that suggest you had implied that we should raise gas prices to force EV adoption.