I Commit to Doing This to Support Ukraine…………..Will You?

I commit to using 10% less gasoline until the Russians leave Ukraine.

We are all living with the horrific and unnecessary suffering going on now in Ukraine. The top to bottom tragedy is caused by one man. A short man who is a dictator and who dreams of a long-ago evil empire and its’ rebirth is now inflicting incalculable damage, death, trauma, and sorrow on the 40+ million citizens of Ukraine.

Yes, we will give, perhaps give deeply, to lessen the humanitarian crisis of millions of refugees and to support the courageous effort to fight the Russians in country. Generous donations of money, food, clothing, and, on the parts of governments, weapons and money. A majority of those reading these words will most likely write checks to tax deductible charity organizations who are doing the good work necessary to help humanity in the face of raw evil. To you I say Bravo!

Watching the suffering, the urge to act becomes overwhelming, but what to do?

The single act that seems to make sense is to buy less gas.

Why?

The Russian economy generates some 40% of all revenues from fossil fuels. It exports oil and gas. Take that away and the country will collapse more quickly than otherwise. The largest customer is the EU where some 40% of…