One of the favorite rants of the left wing is that the rich have too
much money and it doesn't do anybody else any good. I don't agree with
that philosophy.
Today's Washington Post business section has a cover story about Bill
Gates and Steve Case (AOL), among others, who are using their fortunes
to invest in alternative energy business opportunities.
With oil hitting $70 a barrel, the private sector is going to try and
accomplish what the Green movement (and government as a notable failure)
have not been able to pull off. Using their wealth, they are going to
invest in potential technologies that will benefit all of us in a number
of ways
-cheaper fuel that protects us from funding terrorists
-sustainable, renewable energy to protect the environment
It's a neat alliance between the Greens and the Capitalists, but let's
remember that the capitalists with their money are the ones driving the
train.
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