Drill what is already leased
There has been a lot words used lately about drilling. The oil companies and GOP, at least the branch that is in bed with the oil companies, have been pushing and pushing for opening new leases. They want us to believe that it is necessary and will alleve our price concerns soon.
It is possible that part of the reason for high gas prices has been to encouraging and try to convince the public to support drilling in fragile areas. The pressure is on to open ANWR and other pristine areas. Most of those who are in the know will acknowledge that drilling in those areas will not significantly reduce our prices, or even keep up with our consumption needs.
There is something else that is not being in talked about enough. The oil companies currently have 68,000,000 acres of land already leased and ready for them to drill on. Almost half of that is in the Gulf of Mexico, or off shore. These lands have proven oil reserves waiting for the drilling to begin. So why all the fuss and moaning about drilling. It appears to be about the money again. Greed is an ugly thing.
I am an environmentalist. I am also a businessman, or at least have been most of my life. I do not believe it has to be an either or situation between the two. Everyone should want to protect our environment for the sake of our health, though many only want to if it doesn't cost them anything. I believe it is worth some time, some effort, and even some money to find a way to produce the goods we need and to keep our air, water, and communities clean.
Don't just take the word of the oil companies. And many of the studies you see supporting all this drilling and claiming its safety are funded by those oil companies who will profit most. Look around and find several opinions, then make up your mind. When you do, contact your representatives and voice you opinion.
It is possible that part of the reason for high gas prices has been to encouraging and try to convince the public to support drilling in fragile areas. The pressure is on to open ANWR and other pristine areas. Most of those who are in the know will acknowledge that drilling in those areas will not significantly reduce our prices, or even keep up with our consumption needs.
There is something else that is not being in talked about enough. The oil companies currently have 68,000,000 acres of land already leased and ready for them to drill on. Almost half of that is in the Gulf of Mexico, or off shore. These lands have proven oil reserves waiting for the drilling to begin. So why all the fuss and moaning about drilling. It appears to be about the money again. Greed is an ugly thing.
I am an environmentalist. I am also a businessman, or at least have been most of my life. I do not believe it has to be an either or situation between the two. Everyone should want to protect our environment for the sake of our health, though many only want to if it doesn't cost them anything. I believe it is worth some time, some effort, and even some money to find a way to produce the goods we need and to keep our air, water, and communities clean.
Don't just take the word of the oil companies. And many of the studies you see supporting all this drilling and claiming its safety are funded by those oil companies who will profit most. Look around and find several opinions, then make up your mind. When you do, contact your representatives and voice you opinion.
posted by NHThomas | 4:48 AM
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