The Ethanol Papers - Paperturn manuscript - Flipbook - Page 403
February 8, 2016
REPLY FROM BARRY RITHOLTZ
You still have not responded to the main points I raised about Ethanol.
Let's try a numbered list format
1. Do you claim it is not damaging to engines? Can you explain why small
engine makers will not warranty their engines if more than 10% of ethanol
is used?
2. Do you believe ethanol as an energy source is especially efficient?
3. Do you disagree with the complaints that it drives up the cost of water
to local Midwestern consumers?
4. Do you not accept the scientific assessment that it causes pollution via
runoff to Gulf of Mexico?
5. Do you disagree with the contention that after being a negative net
energy producer, it now barely generates more energy than it takes to
produce it?
6. What makes this corn-based ethanol so special that it does not have
to compete in the Anti-Free Market for customers?
Those were the key issues I raised in the article you pushed back against.
You have yet to respond to those issues -- please do.
MY REPLY TO BARRY RITHOLTZ
Barry - So nice to hear from you again. I tried over two separate emails to suggest that you read the 60+ page report I wrote, which would have answered all
your questions...and more. I provided the link, and there's no cost, so I don't
know why you wouldn't have availed yourself of the opportunity since you seem
to want to see how I respond to these points.
