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Heather Johnson on Energy & Oil |
A: Yes, libertarians support businesses that wish to cultivate green living, organic foods, and sustainable living. We are aware that the government has supported special favors for large corporate farms, big oil, mining, and coal without also granting that same kind of favor to green living efforts. I recall in the early 2000s, the federal government actually created tax breaks for SUVs while penalizing purchases of hybrids.
A: Safety and cleanup of any spills should be their responsibility, that should apply to oil or fracking or any business. There should be no risk taken by the people; [and public] land rights should not be up for grabs for a private company's benefit.
Q: Do you support an increase in alternative forms of energy, including green energy such as solar and wind?
A: Yes. I don't know how much the public is aware how much the government has limited alternative energy through legislation, and given tax breaks for oil or car production for gas guzzlers. In the early 2000s SUVs were given tax breaks and fuel efficient cars were penalized. That's discrimination and a misuse of power. We should utilize any and all forms of energy and let business conduct business, as long as they are responsible for impact and any potential problems.