June 14, 2008

Thank you, Big Oil

By Todd Keister
So, you hate "big oil" and the soaring gasoline prices they are forcing on you?  You've bought into the Democrats and Republicrats rhetoric about greed and "unjustified" profits, and you can't wait for someone to be elected president and get even with those evil corporate robber barons that are profiting at your expense.Well before you get all excited about tearing down the energy industry, stop and think for a moment about what makes your comfortable life possible.  Your heat and most of your electricity are provided through the burning of oil and natural gas.  The thousands of plastic items in your home, car and office are all made from crude oil.  Much of your clothing is woven of fibers made from petroleum.Without the hard work and ingenuity of the men and women who work for the energy companies, we would be living in the 17th century - no electricity, running water, cars, trucks, airplanes, ships, factories, waterproof clothing, soda...(Read Full Article)