...As for solar technology, we looked into it several years ago. It was prohibitively expensive, and we were limited by how many panels we could put on the roof. However, the technology has improved and the newer panels produce twice the kilowatts. At this point, though, the government has no more subsidy programs for the purchase and installation. Why not? ...
Solar technology is a wonderful thing, and the research should definitely continue. It will also be years & years before it is considered a feasible source of energy. Meanwhile, life goes on and civilization cannot sit on hold while we figure out how to harness the power of the sun (which in itself is a bit dangerous) .
The oil available should be drilled and used. It is a driving source of the economy, the world over. Until we take advantage of the vast sources here in the U.S., we will continue to be dependent on the Middle East and Venezuela (thank you, Joe Kennedy) and destined to whine about gas prices every time there is unrest.
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A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned - this is the sum of good government.
