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Strategic Oil Reserves

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, President Bush is tapping the strategic oil reserve to help petroleum refiners. What do you think?

Morton Karnes • Butcher

“It’s a compassionate gesture in a time of natural disaster, but I’m warning you: One of these days, Bush’s big heart is going to get him in trouble.”

Morton Karnes • Butcher

Alison Dumont • Librarian

“I’m against it. The Strategic Petroleum Reserve was created way back in 1973, during that passing fad of ’forward thinking.’”

Alison Dumont • Librarian

Brian Arsenault • Claims Adjuster

“The oil industry can’t rely on soaring prices and record profits to weather this meteorological inconvenience. They need a hand up.”

Brian Arsenault • Claims Adjuster