[VeniVidiVici]

The will not let us become sufficent unless the American people allow it—i.e. set a floor on crude prices at about $50 per barrel.

Rather than tax the American taxpayer to spur development, why not offer tax cuts to companies to develop and produce it?

[richardtavor]

Good point—that is what the Democrats are trying to eliminate. They don’t want additional production, but they want to blame oil companies because they won’t just give it away in the spirit of kindness.