a good or bad idea? Watching the political spin has been interesting, from both sides. What I haven't heard is the impact on oil speculators. It seems to me that it sent a strong message: if you want to speculate (not hedge) beware that if the reserve is tapped again, and you'll never know, then you'll lose. From that stand-point I like it. I think it will hamper speculation that prices will increase, thus assist the potential for price stability. Additionally, it will spur consumption.