Quote:
Originally Posted by koputai
Yes, it's bad that prices are going up, of course.
BUT, there is something everyone can do about it........
Use less electricity! Australians are very wasteful, not only of electricity, but water, food, their inteligence, other people's money.....
If you want a smaller power bill, be more sensible about your usage.
Cheers,
Jason.
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Unfortunately that is a very simplistic answer which it touted when this argument arises. That's like saying to an overweight person
"Well, just eat less!".
I know of families, including the aged family members who now are almost living by candlelight , as well as foregoing heating, and it doesn't make a dent in their energy usage. A majority of the costs are associated with 'service charges'. I have had to assist people like this in need and it's not good to witness.
This is
2012: not
1912. No one should be living in these conditions. Unfortunately the homeless and disadvantage in this country have it a lot worse.
. Enough said. I'm going back to my hot water bottle.