The Odessa Record -

There is an old saying: Don’t let the “perfect” be the “enemy” of the good!

That is important to remember as we work our way out of the energy crisis exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. While the Russians are razing the country and killing thousands of innocent people, many world leaders are slapping Moscow with heavy economic sanctions. Embargoing Russian oil and natural gas are examples.

With the prohibition of Russian oil imports, there is a crude shortage in our country. Consequently, our drivers are shocked by the recent price spikes at the gas pump. Part of the r...