text: The people of the United States need to understand that the production of fossil fuels is a manufacturing process. Production of 1,000 tons of coal, 330 barrels of oil, or 6 million cubic feet of natural gas is the same as producing a $30,000 car, 7,000 bushels of corn, or 15,000 two-dollar hamburgers. Millions of high paying jobs are created, billions of tax and royalty payments are paid, and security and safety will increase for all our citizens.