Happy Independence Day!

And, Happy Foreign Oil Dependence Day!

Seriously, happy Fourth of July to everyone - even gas-guzzlers. Still, as we reflect on the idea of American Independence over beer, hot dogs and fireworks, let us not forget that every year America becomes more dependent upon foreign oil. Thus, it seems fair to ask, just how free is America really?

Certainly, ending foreign oil dependency will be an almost impossible, monumental task. Nonetheless, a culture that rallied behind the goal of reaching the moon before anyone else - as a matter of national security - can certainly rally around the goal of ending our dependence on foreign oil - as a matter of national security.