THE REAL COST OF OIL "When externalities such as environmental and health costs, the loss of domestic jobs and basic industries, the trade deficit, commitments of military resources to ensure the free flow of oil from the Middle East, and threats to our energy and national security are included, the true cost of imports exceeds $100 a barrel, according to the General Accounting Office." http://www.obeleoil.com/oilshock2.htm By retired Air Force General G. Lee Butler, Chief Air Planner for Operation Desert Storm, stated in the Wall Street Journal. For information on new electric, hybrid electric and fuel cell vehicles which will cut the demand for this $100/barrel oil and make our country more profitable subscribe to Electrifying Times.