angelo, I believe you are right A big part of the problem is these folks opposing these projects have has everything handed to them on a silver platter their whole life without making a sacrifice or wanting for a single thing.  They truly believe they are saving the world without looking at the big picture.  Everyone knows that technology will spur new methods of energy production. We are many many decades from this though and until that time the world will continue to utilize oil and continue to develop ways to use it more efficiently. To oppose projects that allow Canada to export its resources is selfish, childish and short sighted.  Imagine trying to build a national railroad nowadays? The protests would be historic