Our media keeps telling us how bad the other countries are doing with fuel costs so we will feel good about the inflated price we are paying, "Gas is how much? Prices cause global pain," (June 21). It is not going to work, and it is depressing to listen to our leaders in Washington trying to come up with “gimmicks” to temporarily reduce the cost of gas, with focus on the word “temporary.” Our leaders say we need to transition away from gas, but they provide no affordable options, and until they come up alternatives, they should shut their mouths.

Also, while they ponder the gimmicks and alternatives they should resume oil production in this country and drive the gas prices back down!

Jim Harmon

Uncasville