More nuclear reactors, so this is the battle cry of Sen. John McCain's energy policy? On Wednesday Sen. McCain explained how he would like to see 45 new nuclear reactors built by 2030 in an effort to become more energy independent. Sen. McCain cited that the 104 nuclear reactors currently operating in America only produce 20% of that nation's electrical need, and that if elected would spend 2 billion dollars a year in federal funds "to make clean coal a reality." McCain also talked about offshore drilling to obtain more oil. I'm all for building more reactors, but that's not an immediate solution. If Americans are angered at seeing 4$ at the pump, can you imagine what prices will be like by 2030. Also I can't help but feel a little skepticism when Politian's talk about severing Americas dependence on foreign oil. American Politian's have been talking about doing this since the Arab oil embargo of the early 1970's. So before you go to the voting booth this November and vote lock-step with the same political party your parents and grandparents did, please bear in mind that Politian's will do or say anything to get elected.
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