> > you guys have been paying that much for a very long time. Your economy is set up for it. And you have an awesome public transit system.
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> Here in Auckland we not only pay what seems to be quite a high price for petrol (if I worked out all the conversions properly), but we ALSO have a public transport system which is slightly less fast and convenient than waiting for continental drift to move you to your destination.
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What beautiful wording, B-G! Oh, I also loved your Dark Star review.

Back somewhat on topic: What about that television license you have to deal with? Just owning a television set means you have to pay a yearly fee? Petrol, schmetrol! I want my BBC!

Faux "not even going to try to compete with Beasty" Pas