Lemmings for Gas

Lemmings for Gas

This past week, Kangaroo gas stations all over the state posted signs requesting their customers be sensitive to the current storm situation in Texas and pump only ten gallons or less each purchase. The initiative was not a mandate or an attempt to ration gas, but an effort to be sensitive to possible future needs perceived by Kangaroo.

Now keep in mind that Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles Bronson announced the supply of gas was not going to be an issue at all.

If you were one of these gas consumers who took the time to wait in line at one of our local Kangaroo gas stations, you are a Lemming. Other gas stations around were empty or nearly empty of patrons, yet full on gas. If you were one of the Kangaroo customers who disregarded the request of the management and filled your tank regardless, shame on you, gas hog.

I guess it really is none of my business on what others choose to do with their time and energy, but sometimes I think people could use better judgment when it comes to just following the herd for the herd’s sake. Why not take a moment, survey your surroundings, practice a little more independent thinking and possibly make a better choice.

But that would mean... Thinking. Sometimes it’s just easier to do what everybody else is doing and be a Lemming.

What’s a Lemming you ask? Look it up.