[ckilmer]

oil is also a factor in the trade deficit. the US last year net imported 100 billion dollars in oil. Trade deficit with china was also 100 billion dollar.

might also be a good idea to change sewage& garbage to oil for $15@ barrel
http://www.discover.com/recent_issue/index.html
http://www.changingworldtech.com/news-4.html

[hchutch]

Does that $15-per-barrel figure come before or AFTER the EPA/OSHA/Clean Water Act/EEOC regulatory costs are factoed in. Don't forget to tack on all the folks you have to hire so that they can make sure you are in compliance AND to fill out all the paperwork.