--- Dan Minette <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I agree with most of your post, but I differ here. > Eventually, it would be > very worthwhile to drill for that oil. But, since > we can still purchase > oil at a price that is significantly less than the > '81 price, after > inflation, and since oil is such a small part of our > economy, I think it > makes sense to leave it in the ground as a long term > strategic > reserve....Oil well drilling contributes very little > to environmental > problems, I agree. So, that part of drilling in > Alaska or Big Sur doesn't > bother me. Its just that the oil isn't going > anywhere, and oil is useful > for a number of things...not just Joules...so I > think it is worthwhile to > wait until we use it. > > Dan M.
Sure, I have no problem with that. My point is that a policy that suggests drilling there is not concordant with one conducted for Saudi interests. I have on strong opinion on drilling there one way or the other. ===== Gautam Mukunda [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Freedom is not free" http://www.mukunda.blogspot.com _______________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Declare Yourself - Register online to vote today! http://vote.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
