The author of this comment piece seems to boast about America's "energy independence". There's more to energy independence than reliance on other nations. If yo

The author of this comment piece seems to boast about America's "energy independence". There's more to energy independence than reliance on other nations. If your network is so terribly managed that a bit of unexpected cold shuts down the whole state, you're not independent. And don't forget lots of Americans live in states where they rely on heating and cooling for most of the year just to survive. And then the over-reliance on cars to do just about anything means that your citizens are at the mercy of reliable fuel distribution. Walkable and cyclable cities and effective public transportation is as important for energy independence.