Reno, NV – In response to rising gas prices, Rabbi Mendel Cunin of Chabad of Northern Nevada urged congregates to leave their vehicles at home one day per week.
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He said that could be an effective way to help the environment, combat being taken advantage of by big business and rogue countries and bring a permanent solution to the problem.
All tasks that need to be done during this one day, such as shopping and errands, should be done in advance, Cunin said.
“Imagine the effect this would have by cutting down gas consumption by 14 percent,” Cunin said.
“This could be the start of a solution to the gas problem and a betterment to American family life.”
Cunin mentioned a “gas out” conducted nationwide several years ago in protest of gas prices. Fuel prices dropped 30 cents a gallon overnight.
“This strike will be best observed not just by not filling your gas tank, but by not driving at all for an entire day,” Cunin said. “Filling up with gas the day before will only be counter-intuitive.”
Bad idea … Staying home all day and not spending money isn’t good for economy either.
I wonder which day the good Rabbi recommends? (:-)
Just what Moshe Rabbeinu told Par’oh.
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There is an official boycott of Exxon/Mobil starting Monday. This was in some of the local papers.
Do not fill up by any Mobil or Exxon gas stations.
Use any but the two listed and you will see prices coming down after two months of this official boycott.
that’s better! to boycott that particular station! (Exxon-mobile) yes, that will work.
I have always left my car at home and not used it one day a week – Shabbos. It’s time we demand that the insurance companies give a break to us 6 day a week drivers.
Can we choose Saturday???
so u shop the next day? whats the point???
So -more business to Hugo Chavez of Venuzuela (CITGO)- SO THIS IS SOMEHOW A GOOD THING?
He should instead boycott the heilige medine and the Bush administration who are politically responsible because of their war threats against Iran. But what should one expect from a frum Zionist?