Fuel economy cars

So here it is. Has anyone noticed we get much better mileage in our cars but on average we spend more on gas than when we drove our V8 beasts of yesteryear? Sure let's let our government push these economic cars on manufacturers and charge more tax on the gas. We burn less but they make more. Hmmm something is not right with this picture. Aren't we just prolonging their hold on our paychecks by making the oil last longer? Why not get on the government to put a stop to all this? For the people by the people my @ss. I'm one of those people and I'm not ok with having my rights violated by a corrupt system of government and corporation. Comment if you want some of your balls and freedom back.