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2007-02-26 04:10:12 · 18 answers · asked by TennisGrl 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
As an Alaskan resident I feel that the influx into the local economy would be great and the future jobs would be of benefit to Alaskans. More and more programs are being developed to provide the education and training, in Alaska, that Alaskans need to qualify for and hold on to many of the techinical positions that will certainly be a part of any such program.
During the construction of the Trans Alaska Oil pipeline the environmental groups screamed that the effect on wildlife in the area of the north slope operations and the path of the pipeline would be catestrophic. Time has proven that this is not the case. (Huge amounts of money were spent to provide special crossing areas for migrating caribou, raising the pipeline level, building ramps over the line etc. Caribou and moose cross where they want, when they want and often times nowhere near one of these special provisions). Caribou, Moose, bears and other wildlife have flourished. Salmon runs and other fish species have not been harmed and the pipeline corridor has not had uncontrolled development. (In fact in most all areas where the line runs underground you can't even tell it's there except for a few signs or markers). The environmentalist were wrong then and they are wrong now. Except for an occassional pump station the corridor is almost as desolate as it was before the line was built.
Advancements in drilling technologies and methodologies have far outweighed the concerns of environmentalists but their continued harrassment in the courts in states other than Alaska only serve to increase the costs and extend the timeline of any benefit that might be realized by drilling in Alaska.
2007-02-26 07:03:38 · answer #1 · answered by James T 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We have the technology to drill at an angle to stay clear of natural habitats.
I would rather we drill the Bush families bank accounts as well as congresses and the senate.
2007-02-26 04:28:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The long term losses would far outweigh the short term gains. Alaska oil would do nothing to help us become energy independent. It would only distract us from finding real energy alternatives. Congress decided to protect our dwindling Natural Resources by creating Wilderness Areas. As citizens we are all shareholders in ownership of public lands. We've got to stop giving away our public lands to profit large corporations. Corporations shouldn't be allowed to despoil our public holdings by resource extraction.
2007-02-26 05:46:18 · answer #3 · answered by wyldfyr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Barney Frank wants to personally drill for oil. What a man.
2007-02-26 04:16:47 · answer #4 · answered by count_bongula666 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Having done work in Environmental Bioremediation, I can't think of one good reason that we shouldn't drill there . The notion that wildlife would be adversely affected is one of the century's biggest conspiracies . People should really educate themselves on the subject . I really doubt that many people really know what oil drilling does and does not do !!!
2007-02-26 04:18:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
No, this land is pristine, and its wildlife is fragile. Besides it is not a lack of oil that is the problem it is our insidious consumption of it. I would rather see the money spent on a search for an environmental friendly alternative fuel source.
2007-02-26 04:16:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I believe we have the technology to safely drill for oil without permanently or severely damaging the ecosystem.. and so long as they abide by that I have no problem with it.. except that I would rather be independent of oil ... I'm tired of black gold running the world.
2007-02-26 04:16:32 · answer #7 · answered by pip 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
While there is oil there, I don't think we should drill. Not only do you have beautiful nature and wildlife, but Alaska would not be able to provide enough oil for America's HUGE consumption.
2007-02-26 04:14:00 · answer #8 · answered by Groovy 6 · 7⤊ 2⤋
absolutely not. i think we need to get away from fossil fuels all together, or at least drastically reduce our dependence on them. alaska is one of the world's last wild places. there is not really enough oil there to tide us over even one decade, meanwhile what's out there will be lost forever. it is a beautiful place and has value inherent in and of itself. i always feel like the lorax: "i speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues"
2007-02-26 04:14:55 · answer #9 · answered by izaboe 5 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I would prefer they drill for oil in my tool shed. I could use the money.
2007-02-26 04:45:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋