I think that is certainly part of the equation, a part that is long, long overdue. However, I beleive the main reason has more to do with uninterupted flow of oil coming from the region to the world market at reasonably stable prices. I, for one, would very much like to see this side of the puzzle promoted. Folks need to understand that, without oil, everything comes to a grinding hault. I really don't fancy returning to the days of having a closeup view of the a$$ end of a horse to get where I need to be.....
You are right about that - the average american doesn't realize that everything he lays his eyes on when he looks around his living room gets here thanks to oil!