N2EY wrote:


But perhaps we should also consider reducing our dependence on imported energy.

Here is one that gets me into some trouble. I'm a firm believer that we
should:

1. develop as much alternative energy as possible. Although we will
never run out of oil, there are some real limits to it's inexpensive
production.

2. In the interim, use as *much* imported oil as possible.

3. Our own oil resources should be husbanded very carefully, so we will
still have oil in emergencies. We should use only as much as it takes to
operate the wells and search for new sources.


It is one of those reasons why I don't believe that we should open that
range in Alaska at this time. There may come a time that that oil is
needed desparately.

- Mike KB3EIA -