Putting your money where the sun don't shine Should taxpayers be subsidizing renewable-energy companies? Yes, we can't trust the fossil-fuel industry to develop the technologies that will ultimately put it out of business Yes, we need a new "Manhattan Project" to quickly replace carbon-based fuels Yes, but ultimately all energy production should be nationalized for the common good Not the companies, but there's a role for government funding basic research at universities No, the decision on whom to subsidize will be made by unaccountable politicians using other people's money No, it distorts the market and unfairly competes against established companies No, if it needs a subsidy, it's a bad investment and will continue to require more taxpayer money No, as Obama has shown, government doesn't know how to pick winners No, renewable sources cannot meet America's energy demands and will never be cost-effective No, let all energy sources and technologies -- fossil fuels included -- compete and let the market pick the winners Other View Results Loading ...