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To: Zeuspaul who wrote (916)	8/22/2001 9:30:09 AM
From: Gordon A. Langston	Respond to of 1715

I think Joe needs to get a permit for that pool and waterfall. Once he truly understands he is hogging limited resources he will accept the limitations ....or let everyone swim in the pool. Or the town builds a bigger reservoir. The idea of limited resources must be presented in a way that doesn't play to people's fears but their enlightened self-interest, therefore both sides of the story must be heard.

To: Zeuspaul who wrote (916)	8/22/2001 11:14:51 AM
From: miraje	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1715

Oil is a limited resource and it is essential to the economic well being of the nation. Which is precisely why the market is needed to ensure an adequate supply. If everyone drives thirsty SUV's, increased demand will drive up prices, which, in turn, will generate additional exploration and refining to increase supply, which will push prices down. While OPEC may sit on the majority of the worlds crude reserves, they know full well that North America has a sufficient supply of coal and tar sands to satisfy petroleum needs for hundreds of years. If the price of crude gets too high, utilizing these resources will become economically feasible, and there will be plenty of "greedy capitalists" eager to "exploit" and "gouge consumers". As far as your water scenario goes, a simple contract between a water company and its customers, guarenteeing a base amount and enabling the company to ration excess usage during times of drought and shortage, would alleviate the type of situation you described.