Dahhh - Ethanol is a gimmick, not an answer to high gas prices

Mercury News: Crude oil prices remain high. The closing of the Prudhoe Bay pipeline is putting an extra strain on California drivers. And politicians in Washington are scrambling to respond. The latest Capitol Hill darling is ethanol, which supporters claim will reduce dependence on foreign oil -- because the fuel is derived from corn -- and also combat global warming. Surprisingly, Detroit's big three automakers are also going along for the ride. They are promoting the production of ``flex-fuel'' ...Link