Thune in Artic National Wildlife Refuge

Thune will likely push for drilling.  His argument turns on the idea of energy independence. 

I disagree with him on this one.  Barring the sources of some radical new energy source, independence is a pipe dream.  It appeals to the sort of fortress America thinking that is behind the outsourcing issue.  Interdependence, not independence, is the key to the future. 

Besides, leaving ANWR untouched means we will have it in reserve if and when we really need it.  Meanwhile let the elk frolic.