Alaska editorial: Don't let politics delay decision on gas
pipeline plans  Posted: Tuesday, July 08, 2008   Greatest among
them is Alaska.  Alaska is the owner of what is believed to be
at least 35 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. The gas is most
valuable once it gets to market.  Getting it to market is the
state's dilemma.  The Legislature convened in a special session
called by Gov. Sarah Palin last month to review the state's
options. While the only question to be answered officially is
whether to endorse or reject Palin's recommendation that
TransCanada be awarded a license designed to lead to pipeline
construction, other options exist.  Lawmakers can follow Palin's
recommendation; they can reject it and pursue a pipeline with BP
and ConocoPhillips; they can tie themselves into political knots
of disagreement and fail to move ahead with getting the gas to
market.  The latter option is simply unacceptable.  Lawmakers
must stay in special session until a pipeline option is chosen,
or encourage both Trans