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Monday, July 18, 2005

The Ethanol Scam...

When accessing the supossed benefits of ethanol I did a little research. I first looked into the work of a scientist from Cornell University, a former Reagan Administration White House Science Consultant (physicist), and a fellow who earned his law degree from Harvard University and a doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from MIT. Last, but not least, I consulted my own common sense...

Then I read a press release from State Senator Harsdorf and Assemblyman Andy Lamb, two politicians from local farm country beholding to their respective constituencies. These two are "Lauding E10," or E10 legislation. The press release states: “Ethanol is a renewable energy that allows us to satisfy our energy needs by looking to family farmers in our own hometowns instead of overseas oil conglomerates.” It goes on to state, "the E10 plan is fashioned after the Minnesota law that requires not less than 9.2 % nor more than 10% ethanol in automotive gasoline. In addition, the E10 bill contains several exemptions for aircraft, collector vehicles, boats, and various other vehicles."

Read the rest @ OnTheBorderLine