[Myrddin]

I'm saying that "oil subsidies" in the form of protecting access to the only existing sources was justifiable. Our economy would have shutdown if we had not protected the sources. Since the government (RATS) insists on preventing private industry from developing domestic sources, we have little choice other than using the military to keep existing sources accessible.

[Balding_Eagle]

I'm saying that "oil subsidies" in the form of protecting access to the only existing sources was justifiable. Our economy would have shutdown if we had not protected the sources. Since the government (RATS) insists on preventing private industry from developing domestic sources, we have little choice other than using the military to keep existing sources accessible.

I whole heartily agree with you.

However, no matter which way you want to describe it, it comes down to the US Government digging into it's pocket to help the oil companies.