Green Options » stephen king http://greenoptions.com/tag/stephen-king Posts tagged 'stephen king' Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:49:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Tangled Up in Green: The Dangers of Using Food for Fuel http://redgreenandblue.org/2008/03/27/tangled-up-in-green-the-dangers-of-using-food-for-fuel/ http://redgreenandblue.org/2008/03/27/tangled-up-in-green-the-dangers-of-using-food-for-fuel/#comments Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:49:58 +0000 Ranjit Arab http://redgreenandblue.org/2008/03/27/tangled-up-in-green-the-dangers-of-using-food-for-fuel/ corn12.jpgWho knew Stephen King was a prophet?

No, I’m not talking about the demon-possessed hot rods (I think we all saw that coming). I’m talking about America’s zombie-like loyalty to a certain cash crop — one that has turned our entire nation into the children of the corn.

Lately, of course, you can’t watch, read, or listen to the news without someone touting the benefits of corn ethanol and how it’s the key to leading us on a path of energy independence.

There might be a *cough* kernel of truth to that argument, but… (sorry, I suffer from a cousin of Tourette’s that requires me to uncontrollably shout out useless puns)…

Seriously, corn is not the answer. It’s not even a major part of the answer. In fact, it’s a major part of the problem.

What do I mean? Well, lend me your *cough* ear (jeez, the medication is wearing off quicker)…

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