>>I don't know if this will make anyone feel better, but everything I've read on the right hand side of the political fence is vehemently opposed to the Patriot Act and thinks it is totally fascist. With such a cross-section of opposition, there should be enough voices to keep it in check, or have it modified or amended.<<<
It makes me feel better so thank you for posting this Kakki... >>IS very expensive to convert over to alternatives. Part of the reason for the huge finanical debt California is in right now is because of the mandate for alternative energy sources. Its just that You can't just snap your fingers and wish it and all will be O.K. There is a huge price to pay. However, I'm sure with all the talent in the U.S. some people could come up with some good ideas. <<< I don't buy this argument. To whom is it expensive? Alternative technologies have been around for a very long time. The oil companies have a huge stake in the status quo. The longterm price for not allowing the development of alternative energy will be very expensive & not just in terms of money. >>>Toyota now has the part gas/part electric car on the market at a reasonable price. I'm glad to see that at least start to happen.<<< My friends who I recently visited in Kauai have this car & we rode around in it a lot. They love it. Thinking of my husband who loves fast acceleration, I asked about that...they told me someone they knew tested one out on the airport runway (?) & it was very good. ******************************************** Kate Bennett www.katebennett.com sponsored by Polysonics Discover the Indies at Taylor Guitars: http://www.taylorguitars.com/artists/awp/indies/bennett.html ********************************************
