infoRMeddebate
from members:
YES
is offshore oil drilling
in the best interest of
the United States?
Souang Benedict
aloha, or
Technology is improving
the search for energy,
and offshore drilling will
satisfy this thirst until
more sustainable energy
sources can be relied upon.
The Deepwa Ter horizon explosion and oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico last april reignited the debate about offshore oil drilling. Supporters of offshore drilling say it helps the United States become less dependent on imported oil, and would lessen the U.S. trade deficit and help secure jobs for american workers. They insist that if we don’t drill for oil here we will have to buy it from countries that can use our energy purchases as a weapon against us. Critics argue that the environmental damage created by oil spills and normal oil-producing activities outweighs the benefits we get from oil and offshore oil drilling. They warn that offshore drilling distracts the United States from finding and developing alternative sources of energy, which would also provide jobs and improve the economy while preserv- ing our air, water, earth and animal life. what do you think?
edward allshouse
el paso, TX
[It] is a relatively safe and
lucrative activity. The true
danger is the government’s lack of enforcing
environmental guidelines.
Catherine Boho
pembroke pines, FL
It is very important that we
become less dependent on
other countries for our oil
supply. America should pursue energy independence.
from members:
NO
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Kevin Manning
oakland, Ca
We are past the point
where we need to
look for more sources
of fossil fuels. The U.S.
needs to invest heavily
in alternative-energy development as rapidly as possible.
Kelli L. Daniels
Kansas City, Mo
Marine life and
the industries that
depend on [it] depend
too much on the
environment. Leave
the oceans and other water
masses in the hands of nature.
find out more about this topic on the Web:
www.livescience.com/environment/080625-oil-drilling.html
www.ehow.com/about_5085313_benefits-drilling-american-oil.html
http://energytomorrow.org/?gclid=CKXvqJj4sKYCFaFk7AodmEepow
herbert houston
Chicago, iL
We are putting more
money into [alternative]
power. In today’s scientific
world, we can focus more
on solar and electrical.
20 The Costco Connection MARCH 2011
