The statement that "the net savings on foreign energy dependence (from
ethanol) are negligible..." is just a statement with zero proof to back up
the claim. The supposed proof is that tractors use gas and the fertilizers
are oil based. The amount of fuel used to bring a corn crop in no way
would compare to the amount of fuel produced from the corn. You could
make the same argument against electric cars. It takes some amount of
fuel(whatever type) to generate the electricity. I think I'm beginning to see why no one is using common sense in this
discussion...you're looking at this from a political point of view rather
than from a purely technological point of view. Bush supports Ethanol,
therefore it must be a completely stupid fuel alternative. Ethanol is not going to solve the worlds problems but don't write it off
just because of blind hatred of your political enemies. Ethanol may be a
important piece of the puzzle to help curb our dependance on foriegn oil.
Even 1 % less oil used is a step in the right direction.
JoneZ
90' 300ZX TT 
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