The upside to higher gas prices

[Mr. Bloom]

I know a guy who often says he hopes gas goes up to $8 or $10 per gallon so that people will walk and bike more and get more fit.

I continue to believe that our oil dependence is the biggest threat to our national security. While I wish the increase was a bit slower, I think ultimately that it is the best thing to happen for our economic future. I hate to say it though...the current high prices are going to cause some really short term pain.

...and you're right, it may curb rising health care costs as well.