Because what can the administration do? They can throw as much money as they want to the problem, but, as the old saying goes, you can bring a horse to water, but you can't make it drink. The fact is that there is no technology or energy storage mechanism out there that has the energy density of petroleum. None. What does this mean then? It means that do rid ourselves of oil (or even fossil fuel) dependence, we have to realize that we can't have all the benefits that we get from fossil fuel car. Want a hydrogen car? Well you're not going to have a trunk because that's where the hydrogen tank goes. Want an ethanol car? Well, be prepared to pay more for food as large tracts of land are occupied by ethanol producing plants. Americans, especially now, always want to have their cake and eat it too. If we are to ever achieve energy independence, this can't be the case.

As an aside, it really bothers me when people blame the problem of gas prices on the government and oil companies, when they themselves are unwilling to change their lifestyles. Sure, the government is to look after the society's well being, but they can't do everything for you. There are a ton of things people can do for themselves; a lot of these things have been suggested for many years, like carpooling, riding the bus, or riding your bike. People need to give up their infatuation with convenience and realize that if you really want change, it needs to begin with you.