Gas (During the gas shortage in Ga)

I know that you have all felt the crunch at the pump. The gas prices are incredible. They say that we are not in a recession. I can’t tell the only differences are that instead consistent long lines at the pump. We have no lines at the pump. I mean really when was the last time that you saw a line at the pump? or better had a hard time finding a pump? We have no lines because 75% of us have no money for gas. How many times have you seen someone broke down on the side of the road for gas? They might try to play it off and lift the hood and act like they are fixing something, then walk to the trunk and grab the gas can. Oh yeah, with gas prices around 3-4dollars + we ride that motha on E til we know when to get gas. I mean my girl will be like your on E and you need gas. I tell her no I got a lil past E before I get a problem. And don’t act like you don’t do it. But I have noticed the high gas prices have brought one good thing. I mean ya gotta find a silver lining somewhere in this Big ass thunder storm. But I noticed it has brought out a more sympathetic side of people. I mean think about. I know you taken somebody somewhere and they gave you no gas money . I mean you could ask for it but if they no you ain’t hurtin they won’t give it to you. But now. The dude I knew who would bum everything of you from squares to ketchup packets is now offering you gas money for a ride. We have changed due to the high gas prices. I was …this is hard to say, but I was being mugged . The robber had a gun and said
Mugger: Give me all your fuckin money! Now
Me: Oh damn man. Come on this..
Mugger: Give me your money or I will blow your nose for you!
Me: Man… ok but come on I gotta get gas and..
It was like I struck a nerve. He looked at me a he sighed
Mugger- Well look uh... how much you got?
Me: Huh.. I got $100.00
Mugger: Ok well give me $50 and give me a ride. And I will give you 5 to help with gas.
I stood there in shock. But I was confused what I was in shock about. Whether it was the fact that the mere mention of gas made him change his tune or that the fact this man was sitting here negotiating with my money at gun point. How do you negotiate with me over MY MONEY?