Folly of pursuing energy independence

Michael Giberson

In yesterday's Washington Post, Robert Bryce wrote on Five Myths About Breaking our Oil Habit:

1. Energy independence will reduce or eliminate terrorism.
2. A big push for alternative fuels will break our oil addiction.
3. Energy independence will let America choke off the flow of money to nasty countries.
4. Energy independence will mean reform in the Muslim world.
5. Energy independence will mean a more secure U.S. energy supply.

A little realism and understanding goes a long way. Worth reading.