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Economists Blast Ethanol, the 'Nicorette Gum of America's Oil Addiction'

What we need is a higher tax on gasoline, combined with an income tax rebate. No one can conclude that we do not need to reduce consumption of non-renewable resources. By reducing consumption of gasoline, we'll reduce consumption of ethanol, thus helping the problem.

I would agree that other crops should be cultivated for ethanol production and that ethanol should be included as a part of our energy policy - as should solar, nuclear, coal, wind, and others. We need research and we need personal constraint in consumption.

Good luck doing this without the help of prices.