Price Controls Cause Shortages - repost

In light of rising gas prices and the tendency of politiciams to take advantage of the situation, it seems that we need a reminder of one basic principal (before it is too late):

PRICE CONTROLS CAUSE SHORTAGES.

If you don't remember this or if your congressman needs a reminder, check out -

this link for a brief visit to the 1970's

or

this link.

We need to spread the word on this issue. [Check out this post for the importance of blogging about economic issues.]