I’m not big on posting news stories unless they relate to something I’m personally interested in, arts- or culture-wise, but:
I’m not surprised that it happened, of course, but I am pleasantly surprised that the charge stuck, the companies actually pleaded guilty, and they’re being fined. Part of me keeps hoping that higher gas prices will push people to limit gas use (heaven knows we’ve curtailed unnecessary trips) but most of me knows people will just keep paying whatever the price may be to fill the tanks of larger-than-necessary vehicles. Speaking of which, HRH told me the other day that GM is officially considering ceasing the production of all Hummers (the H1s were already pulled at the end of the 2006 production year). And I’ve been metaphorically bashing my head against the stubbornness of Buzz Hargrove as he insists that GM keep the Oshawa plant open so no one loses a job. I’m very sympathetic to the plight of the workers who depend on the auto industry, but seriously, there is no point in producing pick-up trucks that no one is buying or will buy. It’s a waste of resources in every way.
There. Now onto more exciting things, like looking for a good recipe for modelling fondant.