We are subsidizing every Arab oil producing country thru military protection and various other gimmicks dreamed up by the oil companys and our hokie state department. Saudia Arabia and Kuwait being the prime example of our tax dollars receipients.
Ethanol is produced in America and by American farmers and companies for the benefit of Americans - get it?
If only they could do it without screwing the American taxpayer.
Just how many aircraft carries would you recommend selling if oil shale became productive enough to supply our petroleum needs? How many bombers would you decommission? How many battalions would you retire?