So, in order to expedite the new world to come, some dramatic “first aid” is needed to stem the bleeding of the wealth of America. I don’t think it’s unconstitutional to tax where benefits are provided. Taxes on motor fuels pay for roads. Securing the source of the fuel is a cost that should be mostly, not partially, paid for by the users.

In retrospect, I believe most Americans understand that invading Iraq was primarily motivated in securing ample reserves of oil for western consumption. A tax to pay for this war, levied on imported oil from the region, might give alternatives a boost, and reduce our national debt in the fairest way possible. Conservation is the best way, the “low hanging fruit” of saving energy and money, but I don’t see our domestic transportation industry getting serious about higher mileage vehicles. In the meantime, the public should get accustom to the real price of fought-for fuel.

My whole argument may be voided by the possibility that Saudi Arabia and other major producers pay a security charge to the American navy to facilitate delivery of their product. But the only information I know about is an agreement, set up by Henry Kissinger (and company) that S.A. sell the oil in dollar denomination, and that they “loan” us back the money they get as a windfall of our excessive consumption.