>>>>Did European high taxes make Europe energy independent? What about some other steps that could help too. For example, US nuclear industry was suppressed for 30 years, i.e. no new plants were allowed to build. As it stands now, coal plants will be suppressed in case Obama gets win. Does it have something to do with energy independence? Some things get to stupidly ironic proportions. Firstly, industry is maimed down by restrictions, prohibitions and taxes and then someone comes and says: "Ouch, dear creative industry, I want to make you even more creative. Pick up few more taxes and show how creative you are."
>>>>Let me make it clear. Political forces intent on changing "human behavior" always end up with looking for enemies, i.e. those who don't want government to change their behavior when it comes to eating, driving or some other living habits. It is the basic freedom issue. Law-abiding citizens should comply with criminal code. That's quite enough, anything else is plain dangerous. Any government intent to criminalize another area of human activities is dangerous; i.e. it is real national security issue. Government intent on changing human behavior of law-abiding citizens is more dangerous than band of sheikhs selling oil to other countries.
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>>>I am constantly amazed when I recall that you weren't born here Edward... :o)
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>>Yes. The rights and freedoms of 'the individual' are quickly and easily discarded by a socialist.
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>Just like every religion builds its own inquisition sooner or later.
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>Btw, where is the stake?

Yes, that is sadly true. I'll get the stake. You start the fire.