that's not a great argument even if you want to ignore all the other points already raised.
even if you were to ignore all the other points and only were concerned with your own short-term expenditures, depending on any finite non-renewable resource isn't our best choice (regardless of where it's pumped from). cheers! e p.s. i wonder if the orignal poster got the answer he was looking for? > > One COULD make a case for using up all THEIR oil first (especially if > it's cheaper and more efficient) and then switch to home grown........ > > Marshall
