--- 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


                
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