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<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Papyrus>The way I am seeing it today is that the
global energy companies are pushing on all fronts under the political angle
of reducing our (the US) dependence on foreign sources and they are really
getting set to be energy exporters to countries where they can get better prices
for their commodities. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Papyrus>The controversial pipeline from Canada through
our country to the Gulf coast refineries is going to end up being for
exporting! It will benefit the Canadians (maybe), the pipeline companies,
the refineries, but probably not the US consumer.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Papyrus>There does not seem to be any case for preserving
our resources for future domestic use or even a real attempt to leave it in the
ground (or where-ever) for eternity....they want to increase production, export
for higher returns, and dabble in alternative energy as a smokescreen. Am
I on-track or off-base?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4 face=Papyrus>Ken Beiser<BR>Western Woodwrights<BR>Whitefish,
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