I sure hope so. This is an ideal, long-term strategy. Whenever I hear the "reducing dependence on foreign oil by exploiting ours" argument, I think, "Perfect!

I sure hope so. This is an ideal, long-term strategy. Whenever I hear the "reducing dependence on foreign oil by exploiting ours" argument, I think, "Perfect!". Our resources are not going anywhere, and are there for the taking if ever seriously needed, not just to save a few bucks.