Okay, OPEC controls the price of oil. We knew that. That still doesn't answer Markas' question. Yes, drilling in Alaska would temporarily lower the price of our oil. Until, that is, when it runs dry. With the popularity of gas guzzling vehicles these days (I'm just as guilty. I'm lucky if I get 28 on the freeway) that day will come. Then OPEC will have us over a barrell (no pun intended). Mark