Kids talk back

Photos and interviews by Stefanie Frith

The Daily Pilot asked fifth-graders at Adams Elementary School in

Costa Mesa: What do you think about the rising gasoline prices, and what

are some alternative ways of getting around town?

“Prices are really high. They need to find more gas. People should

ride their bikes or their Razor [scooter] or use electric cars or buses.

And bikes are good exercise.”

AARON GROSS, 10

Costa Mesa

“The prices are going up too much. It used to be $1.99 where my mom

went, and now it’s $2.55. We’ve been looking for other places that are

cheaper. So instead, people should walk or go on bikes. And if something

is just across the street, they should just walk.”

KARINA RIOS, 10

Costa Mesa

“They should make gas prices low and not high. Maybe people could buy

a bicycle or buy a scooter.”

SWARNJEET KAUR, 10

Costa Mesa

“They just want to take money away from people. We barely go to get

gas anymore because it’s way too expensive. But I heard that it’s better

to go in the morning because they raise the prices in the afternoon. I

don’t know why. Maybe people could use Razors or bikes or skate or walk,

even in the hot sun. I would use my Razor.”

SIGRID PEREZ, 10

Costa Mesa

“I think like Martin Luther King, people should protest. My mom has a

V-8 truck but she is getting a V-10 now, so it won’t cost so much to get

gas. But maybe people could use skates, Razors, skateboards, bikes or

just walk. Or maybe just take the bus.”

CHRISTIAN CALDERON, 11

Costa Mesa