Get Gassed
09.30.08
By now everyone knows about the gas shortage in the south, and here in Atlanta things are still screwed up. There are still long lines to get gas and there’s no guarantee that they won’t run out before you get to the pump. Hell, there’s no guarantee that you won’t run out before you get to the pump. I’ve seen more cars on the side of the road in the past couple of weeks than ever, and I don’t think they are broken down. People are actually just leaving their cars at the gas stations because they can’t go any further without some fuel. Traffic is down which is good at first glance but a real sign of trouble. I’ve heard that people are cutting the fuel lines on trucks to steal gas, and of course siphon from unlocked gas tanks. I wouldn’t be surprised if the cars that are being stolen right now are being stripped of their gas as well as parts. People are actually fighting at the pumps and I don’t mean just with words either. I heard of a few instances where things actually got physical over place in line or whatever else antagonized the problem already at hand. Read more