The Republicans need an energy goal

Last night, Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin talked about the need to explore and expand all forms of energy, from off shore drilling, ANWR drilling, nuclear, and alternatives. She said we needed to do it all.

I agree, but I think we need a national priority goal. John McCain has said things like '45 more nuclear power plants by 2030', which is a great goal, but it is not comprehensive enough.

I want a goal that reshapes our infrastructure, just as the space program reshaped so much of the micro-electronics that we have today. We need a bold goal regain energy independence and reduce environmental damage.

I think the choice of Sarah Palin for Vice President was a brilliant forward looking decision. Now we need one for energy policy.