http://michiganmessenger.disqus.com/enThu, 03 Apr 2008 18:29:49 -0000http://www.michiganmessenger.com/1064/gop-silences-stupak#comment-1661961<p><strong>Most definitely</strong> I've had in my back drawer for a while now some analysis on gas prices in the Upper Peninsula -- and it sure looks like that region not only has to deal with a premium based on long distances between populated regions, but actual gouging.</p><p><br>Bravo to Bart Stupak for going the distance and sticking it out at this meeting in spite of the outcome; amazes me how obstructive the minority members of congress can be when it's not even in their best interests as elected officials to be so.</p>LoRayne Apo-JoyntThu, 03 Apr 2008 18:29:49 -0000http://www.michiganmessenger.com/1064/gop-silences-stupak#comment-1661960<p><strong>Stupak - the wrong guy</strong> Stupak is certainly one of the House's good guys and his district, one of the country's largest geographical areas and relatively poor - is disproportionately harmed by high gas prices given the distance most of his constituents have to drive to purchase life's necessities.  <br><br></p>Michael HeathThu, 03 Apr 2008 17:53:26 -0000