Energy Policy by Crisis

Energy Policy by Crisis

Posted: 16 Jul 2011 05:54 AM PDT

A crisis can motivate a Big Idea. But there are other ways to motivate a Big Idea. Courage by political leaders is one. Desperation and courage are, after all, close cousins. We need to demand courage from our political leaders on the subject of energy policy. The American people will recognize courage when they see it, and they will follow. We must reassure our political leaders of that fact, if they cannot see that wisdom themselves.