Rome was not built in one day, neither was the monopolistic, oligopolistic, multinational oil cartel and corporate controlled modern world. If those who can do something about it do their part, however small, it will matter. If enough people, even a few, do not buy gas for even one day, it will make an absolutely huge difference that could even be noted on oil company sales data for the month and on the bottom line. The last gas out, which was largely a Canadian effort, did exactly that. Every time you buy something you are voting for something and with gas, everybody who drives has a say.
Real change takes some patience.
Besides, you have absolutely nothing to lose. And I am willing to bet that a vast majority of these jobs, especially in suburban areas, are not reachable by public transit. Efforts to create more incentives for carpooling have been largely unsuccessful because of the sheer stubborness of the American public. Earlier this week WMAQ radio in Chicago did an informal public opinion poll asking people if they have adjusted their driving habit because of the higher gasoline prices. Anytime we can stick it to the man it's a good day.