It would be my hope that our Government would finally have the common sense to encourage greater utilization of our own safe and secure energy resources rather than pursue a path that is reliant on the use of military intervention. Congress has failed miserably in its responsiblity to develop such a national energy policy. In the 30 years since the Arab Oil Embargo, our dependence on imported oil has skyrocketed from 25% to over 65%. This is unacceptable, as is the fingerpointing between the two factions of the ruling Republicrat Party.
The technology exists to dramaticly reduce our dependence on imported oil. Construction of modern, efficient mass-transportation systems in our nation's most densely populated regions and urban areas would significantly reduce consumption while promoting commerce and economic growth. Electric energy to power such systems could easily be supplied from environmentally clean nuclear technology, further reducing the consumption of fossil fuels.