We all know gas prices are at ridiculous levels right now, but I'm almost to a point where I'm thinking about siphoning gas out of other people's cars.

Don't judge me before you know the facts. If the tank of my F-150 was on E, it would cost me roughly $7,500 to fill up. Well...it's not that much, but that's what it seems like.

I had the opportunity recently to talk with a spokesman from AAA Michigan, who shed some light on the subject.

He told me that the demand for fuel is increasing because the economy around the world is strong but that there isn't a surplus of fuel. He also said it's because we're inching toward the time of year where people tend to take more road trips, and that gas station owners hike up prices during certain times of the week, too.

So because of more people making more money, I practically have to rob a bank before every trip I take to the gas station. Unbelievable.

Gas prices are even high in the most remote locations. On my way up to Central Michigan to visit a friend last month, the prices went from $2.69, to $2.78 all the way to $2.95. I could understand it if I was driving through a bunch of metropolises, but I was driving to Mount Pleasant.

If I'm this upset about this, imagine how those poor people in California feel. Last time I checked, unleaded was more than $3 in the Golden State. I hate to sound like one of those old uncles who tells you how much times have changed, but do you know what $3 could get you 30 years ago? My mom told me that in 1975, you could see a movie, get popcorn and a coke for less than $3. That same year, gas was .63 cents across the state. Now you have to fill out a credit application just to take a female on a date.

Why is it that whenever people begin to make more money, someone always finds a way to take more of it away? I know business owners have their livelihoods to think about, but what about those people who aren't making as much money? It seems like big business only takes into account a certain small percentage of the population when they decide to raise the price of something.

What am I supposed to do if gas prices keep going up, ride my 10-speed everywhere? I can see the health benefits that might have, but I'd also go into places smelling like a wet puppy.

I'm glad that more people are making more money. That makes things better for them and their families. But if I pull into a BP and see a three next to the unleaded sign, I'm gonna go Delmon Young on that gas station attendant.