Originally Posted by
waflyboy
I don't think it's difficult to see that the author is suggesting that Americans need to make a choice in the name of fiscal responsibility: buy a latte, or buy a gallon of gas? Since lattes are (more or less) luxury goods, and transportation is (more or less) a basic necessity, you can see where he's going with it. The argument in this context is certainly food for thought.
I know what he's pointing towards, but you don't get just ONE gallon of gas when you go to the station. I only buy one latte at a time unless I'm buying for the whole crew at which point it'd be cheaper to fill up with gas.
