We phrased this question very carefully. We asked is energy independence a realistic goal to pursue, in the context of a comprehensive energy policy that includes if it is only a little space, we must begin to put space between America and the treachery of the Middle East. Only 31 percent thought it was possible. Many of those negative responses, however, were qualified by noting that energy independence should be pursued, even it may not be achieved. You can't hit the bulls eye unless you aim for it, said one operator.
Every floor has a ceiling.
Both floor and ceiling would be artificial and mismanaged byy here was the fear that both would be artificial, and that it would be highly corrosive to the welfare and security of America. We asked Basin producers if they would support a floor price on crude oil as a means of controlling oil price volatility. Over 60 percent, said they would not support a floor price. The reasonnnne was the fear that both would be artificial, and that it wouldm for crude oil. Another 11 percent said they did not think it was the right pricing mechanism, but accepted it because, it was the only thing we have.