[GeorgefromGeorgia]

ANWR would help in the medium term until alternate energy sources are developed. Even if we did a crash program to move away from petroleum, we are going to have a huge demand from petroleum products for decades.
We can do more than ANWR (ANWR is a small piece of the puzzle). Producing hybrid and fuel-flex cars will cut down on consumption. Also, more diesel cars would help.

I own an automobile that gets 30mpg on the hwy and would love to see fewer huge SUVs and Pickups on the road. Many people want a big vehicle for their egos.

[cogitator]

Many people want a big vehicle for their egos.

Or because advertising is effective.