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To: tejek who wrote (138358)	7/30/2001 1:48:43 PM
From: TimF	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1583406

Science is not something you can turn on or off at will. What happens when we use up all the oil and science has not come up with a viable alternative? The alternatives are not viable because oil is still much cheaper. They become viable as oil becomes scarcer and more expensive. Those closest to viability will attract a lot of research and development if oil prices go up to more then 2 or 3 times their current level. Tim

To: tejek who wrote (138358)	7/30/2001 8:15:56 PM
From: i-node	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1583406

Using less of a resource does not prolong the period of time that resource is available for use. Of course it does; however, savings from conservation are immaterial, as I said. This dual problem of resource depletion and the fouling of the air will resolve itself as depletion occurs and prices go up. It is sort of simple. Alternative sources have been developed but they have not been proven to be cost effective on a large scale. Some examples are solar and windmill. In other words, after years of research, we have yet to come up with a viable alternative to oil Exactly. Absent a fluke, you will have to deplete the current supply, forcing prices up, which is what will make those alternative sources "cost effective". It's called the free market system, and you'll learn it is very effective. I know it is a radical change from the socialism you're so fond of, but you'll get used to it.