Originally Posted by rexie
I don't understand why we can't use our own oil.
Because Congress/the President(s) have put a stop to any drilling on the reserves that we have due to environmental concerns. I know there are more reasons for it, but that's basically it without getting politically involved.
NOTE - I am not blaming the current administration or any particular person because this has been going on for years and years. This is the end of my politic talk - I have other message boards for that.