POST-CNES SYNDROME

Fated to distrust the Government, Thomas wouldn't have been surprised if the matter went no further.

But his curiosity was peaked, after all Secretary Pena hadn't said, "Who let this crackpot in here?"

A couple of months passed without a response to Thomas' specific questions, however, in April, DoE did send Thomas an "Advance Copy" of the Comprehensive Energy Policy Strategy

Figuring that a little extra effort might result in a little more information, and, perhaps, spark a little interest, Thomas dashed off a letter to the only elected federal official he knew personally.