randhail
Rock n' Roll Doggie
First of all let me just say that, I don't often come across as an understanding individual in this forum with my attempt at off color humor, but the ANWR issue is one that I am quite passionate about. While I'm confessing, I will also up front state that I drive an SUV.
Thankfully the United States senate (or at least a portion of it) had the sense to veto this attempt at drilling. To tie this issue and Katrina debt relief in with a defense with was completely reprehensible.
Ted Stevens, the man behind this, is quickly becoming my most despised gov't official. He states (along with supporters of the bill) that drilling in Alaska is a matter of national security by reducing America's dependence on foreign oil. I agree that foreign oil dependence is the achilles heel of this country, but why do people think drilling in Alaska is the solution?
Can't anybody see past oil to alternative energy sources? Why can't we put money into that rather than attempting to put a temporary bandaid on things? Studies differ on the potential oil supply in ANWR, but it is pretty clear that it is not a long term solution. The complete lack of foresight into things beyond the near future is appalling. I honestly believe that if we continue this trend of only worrying about the present, then we are completely screwed.
Thankfully the United States senate (or at least a portion of it) had the sense to veto this attempt at drilling. To tie this issue and Katrina debt relief in with a defense with was completely reprehensible.
Ted Stevens, the man behind this, is quickly becoming my most despised gov't official. He states (along with supporters of the bill) that drilling in Alaska is a matter of national security by reducing America's dependence on foreign oil. I agree that foreign oil dependence is the achilles heel of this country, but why do people think drilling in Alaska is the solution?
Can't anybody see past oil to alternative energy sources? Why can't we put money into that rather than attempting to put a temporary bandaid on things? Studies differ on the potential oil supply in ANWR, but it is pretty clear that it is not a long term solution. The complete lack of foresight into things beyond the near future is appalling. I honestly believe that if we continue this trend of only worrying about the present, then we are completely screwed.