The U.S. Must Become Energy Independent
Reliance on Foreign Oil is a National Security Threat – We Can’t Become Energy Independent Soon Enough
The Arab oil embargo in 1973 was a wakeup call for America to become energy independent. Unfortunately, relatively little has been done since then. Today, 35 years later, the U.S. is more energy dependent on foreign oil than ever. We are paying some $2 billion/day on foreign oil. We can’t afford it…many individuals can’t afford the price of gas and as a nation, we can’t afford current gas prices. Our reliance on foreign oil is threatening our economic future. If the price of oil spikes higher, possibly to $200/barrel or higher, we will see much higher unemployment, an escalating national debt over already extreme levels, increasing inflation, a deep recession and an out-of-control balance of payments.
on July 2, 2008 on 9:00 pm
If each of the Motor Vehicle Bureaus in each state gave out nubers from 1 to 30 for each motorist and when the number pasted inside our windshield came up, WE COULD NOT USE THE CAR THAT DAY except in the case of documentable emergencies, here’s what would happen overnight.
1. emissions would be drastically reduced and one hundred million cars would be taken off the road.
2. Traffic would lighten substantially.
3. The accident rate would go down.
4. With decreased demand for gas, the cost of a barrel of oil would decrease.
5. The planet would suffer less global warming.
6. Some Americans would see not driving as part of a patriotic sacrifice to rid ourselves of foreign oil.
7. Some Americans would claim it was a loss of freedom and they would gripe.
8. Most Americans would conform to the rule just as they did in the 70’s with the odd even license plates.
9.Milk and other energy related items would return to normal costs.
10. When the price of a gallon of gas dropped enough for comfort, we would lift the ban.
11. Companies would support car pooling.