Energy policy - recap

Hi

Today I will tie together all the things we should do to get an effective energy policy. I have already discussed domestic and off shore drilling and the development of alternative sources of energy. This should be done immediately, and it can be done simultaneously.

One of the most knowledgeable people in the area of energy is mister T, Boone Pickins. He has several ideas on solving the energy crunch but unfortunately our elected politicians do not listen. Pickins has suggested converting our fleet of semis, the 18 wheelers, to natural gas vehicles. This would be a great first step, and the cost per Mr Pickins would be about $60M per vehicle. With the amount of gasoline these vehicles use how long before we can recover the investment? Certainly within a reasonable time. Go for it. We may have to subsidize the conversion to natural gas but that could be done by repayable loans. It would benefit both the truckers and the nation.

Other methods of getting energy are more efficient drilling technology, drilling off shore, the licensing of new nuclear plants and the use of cleaner burning coal. All of these could be explored and used. To repeat myself these steps would help our economy, create jobs and wean us from dependence on foreign oil. That's what we need.

We can hope that the Tea Parties and the Town Hall meetings have goaded our elected officials into some action.

Keep praying for our service people who are protecting us.
GOD Bless