Ethanol is a waste of energy

Despite mounting evidence that ethanol is about as useful as a flux capacitor, Gov. Bill Ritter is ensuring that Colorado will become dependent on this “alternative” energy.

No need for debate. No need to heed the market. No need to explore viability or consequences.

Executive orders will do the trick.

It seems elected officials need only insert dreamy words like “green” or “renewable” into a sentence and the electorate swoons.

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