[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by arcsine

In my limited vision, taking it is only part of it. Are you going to be willing to fend off all the other petroleum-centric countries in the world as their desire/need for the oil increases as they try by force to get some for themselves? Do you think we are the only country willing to take up arms to ensure an oil supply?

Once we take it, we'll sell it to everyone else. It's a win-win!