Political Spoiler

Your Dec. 16 editorial, “Reality Test for Energy Plan,” was on target, particularly in regard to the “flimflam” promise of opening up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. However, in order to overcome Republican opposition and enact the needed measures on intensified conservation and alternative energy resources, it might be worth supporting the opening of ANWR as part of a legislative package. It would only be appropriate to name it in honor of the man most responsible--the Ralph Nader National Oil Reserve.

David Perel

Los Angeles