Americans prefer energy fix to cancer cure

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Americans prefer energy fix to cancer cure: poll

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A nationwide survey of nearly 700 people suggests that Americans would prefer more money be invested in technology to solve the nation's energy ailments than to cure cancer or other diseases.

Some 37 percent of respondents to the poll, conducted by the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority in Virginia, said they would rank spending to raise energy efficiency and develop alternative fuel technology a top priority for future investment. That compares with 30 percent who ranked more cash for medical breakthroughs as most important.

"I think it's a combination of things like high gas prices and the need for alternative fuels, but also things that are emotional like greenhouse effects, global warming and the need for reducing carbon emissions," said Gerald Gordon, chief executive of the FCEDA.

The survey results come as U.S. gasoline prices continue to rocket to new highs, with average retail prices hitting a record $3.29 a gallon on Monday, according to the federal Energy Information Administration.

Reuters

Really? Another greater good scenario?

[endarkenment]

1. Americans got suckered by a false dichotomy.

And they were asked choose between a sure thing with short term payout (increase energy efficiency) and a longshot. What a bullshit poll.

[rainy]

2. I agree. We shouldn't waste another dime on a cure because the

cure and prevention is already known. Eat REAL food. No chemicals, no hydro-oils. Fresh fruits and veggies. It has been proven over and over again that a raw food diet that creates an alkaline based body cannot grow cancer cells to the point of disease.