Max Borders: Irrational oil fears grip partisans on both left and right

What if someone came along and said he could take away the things we’re most afraid of? What if the way to assuage our fears came not from two prescriptions, but a single, bitter pill?

In the 21st century, two existential threats make Americans tremble like nothing else: terrorism and climate change. The recently released 2007 National Intelligence Estimate warns that al Qaeda has regenerated its “attack capability.” Meanwhile, the most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Summary for Policymakers suggests Florida could soon be swimming.