The United States of American consumers large amounts of energy each day to keep this country going. For sixty years, we realized on oil as our primary energy choice. It's 2010 and the oil supplies aren't expanding anytime soon. So, what should we do? Well, that's the million dollar question and if you know it please call 1-800-IMTHEMAN (This doesn't exist) Renewable energies look positive, but we need a multiplicity of energy supplies to avoid future energy shortages. I feel the green movement is trying to hit a home run each at bat (I'm talking to you David Ortiz) by trying to find the perfect solution to oil. The oil side wants to drill for more oil and natural gas. The United States has vast amounts of oil and natural gas reserves that haven't been tapped. However, we need to respect the world we live in. How about we compromise and have both. Renewable energies sounds like science fiction, but they're real. Tax breaks and subsidies can help companies keep costs down to produce bio-diesel until they're ready for the market. Oil companies can drill offshore for natural gas, which burns cleaner and produces less carbon dioxide. It's easier to hit a home run if you have a lot of players who have the ability to reach Yawkey Way. If you try hitting a home run each time with one solution, you will fail. Our growing need for energy independence needs to involve all people, because we're all Americans.
Joe Turcotte
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