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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Oct 1, 2005 9:01:00 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse Do you think the federal government should or should not allow oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska? Should Should Not Unsure Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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Do you think the federal government should or should not allow oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska?
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buckeye269 Champion Author Ohio Posts:13,471 Points:2,454,480 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Mar 9, 2006 6:36:25 AM Ignore buckeye269 Report Abuse Should
Guido4 Champion Author Pensacola Posts:13,054 Points:2,672,315 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2006 4:01:15 AM Ignore Guido4 Report Abuse Should
CCrow Champion Author Chicago Posts:13,307 Points:2,633,685 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2006 8:10:08 AM Ignore CCrow Report Abuse Should not. We should find an alternative to oil.
twowheel Champion Author Austin Posts:13,427 Points:2,888,865 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Feb 24, 2006 11:34:31 AM Ignore twowheel Report Abuse Drill. If you ever lived upt there, you would know that those caribou are tough. They can handle it.
jp0369 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:13,258 Points:2,795,270 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Feb 24, 2006 9:25:57 AM Ignore jp0369 Report Abuse Should not
goldseeker Champion Author West Virginia Posts:19,545 Points:2,718,815 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2006 1:09:07 PM Ignore goldseeker Report Abuse Yes, we need to drill there too. It is only a small portion of the entire reserve. It will help give us time while alternative fuels are being developed.
truckdude Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,265 Points:1,333,820 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2006 6:21:11 AM Ignore truckdude Report Abuse Should
GreenLuminaAPV Champion Author Akron Posts:3,812 Points:743,165 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Feb 1, 2006 2:55:50 PM Ignore GreenLuminaAPV Report Abuse IT SHOULD BE TO MAKE US LESS RELIANT ON FOREIGN OIL
slick6766 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:520 Points:91,410 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Feb 1, 2006 1:58:35 PM Ignore slick6766 Report Abuse Sure, if it will help the prices of fuel temporarily. Regardless, Bush's plan to increase alternative energy sources is a great idea. It may not give us results right away, but it should fix the problem in the long run and it should help the American Automotive industry get the edge they need to compete with foreign competitors. The American automotive industry needs to innovate and the best way for them to get the edge is with alternative fuels.
thinkaboutit Champion Author Colorado Posts:1,071 Points:75,875 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Feb 1, 2006 12:31:20 PM Ignore thinkaboutit Report Abuse If we were to reduce oil imports from the Mideast by 75% (as proposed by President Bush) the consequences would be dramatic -- much higher motor-fuel prices and much higher fuel efficiency standard wouldd accomplish this goal, as huge reductions in US oil consumption would be required! Remember that all current "business as usual" scenarios project significant increases in Mideast imports, and that US sources like ANWR would provide much less than the projeted increased import-quantities! Reducing imports via appropriate legislation may be better than the alternative, (doing nothing and still seeing prices increase a lot and people switch to using different vehicles and as oil becomes scarcer and scarcer, while imports are still increasing), but the measures required would be so "brutal" that the average law maker will wimp out.
twowheel Champion Author Austin Posts:13,427 Points:2,888,865 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Feb 1, 2006 10:59:20 AM Ignore twowheel Report Abuse Based on last night's speech, even Bush has given up. To his credit, he tried. With friends like Chavez, what me worry?
DenverDonJuan Champion Author Denver Posts:33,166 Points:2,656,360 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jan 29, 2006 9:44:14 PM Ignore DenverDonJuan Report Abuse Definitely SHOULD allow drilling in ANWR so long as a minimum acceptable impact on the environment is maintained! The U.S. has the technology and capability to do it and with a minimal impact on the environment and wildlife, and has demonstrated so for at least the last 30 years. To date, wildlife flourishes near the continental Alaska pipeline and any clean-ups are done quickly, often returning the environment to "better than before". The environmentalist whackos are all wet on this one. To me, their position is no different than preventing construction of new houses or businesses on virgin land ALL accross THE U.S. That would artificially sky-rocket the price of existing houses and businesses overnight across the USA. WHO WOULD VOTE FOR THAT? Normally I'm against most taxes. However, in this case I would be in favor of a "smokers tax" on those favoring "no ANWR drilling", which would pay the increase in gas price to the rest of us who are in favor of drilling. WHO WOULD VOTE FOR THAT? [Edited by: DenverDonJuan at 1/30/2006 12:50:09 AM EST]
twowheel Champion Author Austin Posts:13,427 Points:2,888,865 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Jan 29, 2006 1:37:15 PM Ignore twowheel Report Abuse If we do not allow oil exploration within the boundaries of the United States, then we should not complain when foreign governments hold us up with high oil prices.
gasolinemally Rookie Author Connecticut Posts:52 Points:5,890 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Jan 28, 2006 5:58:01 PM Ignore gasolinemally Report Abuse Yes, oil drilling should be allowed. The problems that drilling & refining cause could be cleared up. I am certain that there are intelligent people in the oil business that can perfect conservation methods & develope safety factors.
thinkaboutit Champion Author Colorado Posts:1,071 Points:75,875 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jan 28, 2006 5:03:53 PM Ignore thinkaboutit Report Abuse jpflyer, I agree with you. If we had started 20 years ago, ANWR, like Prudhoe Bay, would now be in decline, this bickering whether or not to drill would have stopped, and we would have already assured that there would be no significant US resource left for our children and grandchildren.
jpflyer Champion Author Austin Posts:2,008 Points:515,950 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Jan 28, 2006 6:04:19 AM Ignore jpflyer Report Abuse Yes, should have started years ago
EarlMerrow Sophomore Author New Hampshire Posts:100 Points:5,855 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Jan 28, 2006 3:44:16 AM Ignore EarlMerrow Report Abuse Absolutely!! Yes!! To those who say "let the government educate us as to how to conserve,I say if you have nio idea then you shouldn't be on the road. Here are a few SIMPLE things you can do: Plan your trips so you don't run to K-mart and go home and then go to the market and then go home, Drives slower, track your milage, don't be a lead foot, keep your car tuned up, keep your tires to the proper inflation> I could go on but the educated drivers already know this and probably much more.
truckdude Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,265 Points:1,333,820 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Jan 24, 2006 7:36:17 AM Ignore truckdude Report Abuse I would be OK with the drilling as long as they don't destroy the area in the process.
waterboy491 Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:10,808 Points:1,528,640 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jan 11, 2006 11:35:15 PM Ignore waterboy491 Report Abuse No... You really believe that oil will come to us? How much of the oil from Alaska comes to us, and how much goes to exports? You really believe it will bring down the price..... start that one with "Once upon a time"
bulldogfan Sophomore Author Georgia Posts:147 Points:831,085 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Jan 11, 2006 12:23:42 PM Ignore bulldogfan Report Abuse NO!!
Guido4 Champion Author Pensacola Posts:13,054 Points:2,672,315 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2006 6:14:11 AM Ignore Guido4 Report Abuse no
Bradleydo Sophomore Author Sarasota Posts:224 Points:663,435 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2006 8:35:30 PM Ignore Bradleydo Report Abuse Absolutely NOT...Not enough there to matter, plus we should find ways to cut our intake first. How about raising CAFE standards...technology is available and not all that costly.
nikwv Champion Author Charleston Posts:1,992 Points:431,605 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2006 11:07:29 AM Ignore nikwv Report Abuse should not
Beat 12 All-Star Author Twin Cities Posts:528 Points:145,580 Joined:Dec 2003	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2006 6:33:03 AM Ignore Beat 12 Report Abuse More important what is the government doing to secure and utilize renewable energy sources? What is the government doing to aid less use of fossil fuels? What is the government doing to educate our country(people) on ways to reduce energy consumption as a whole? We often act like we are the only species here on earth. Leave the wildlife refuge in Alaska alone. Lets get our own homes in order and begin to use more renewable energy sources.
DDakota Champion Author Austin Posts:7,285 Points:1,520,485 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jan 1, 2006 4:56:20 PM Ignore DDakota Report Abuse Absolutely no
Stoneys Champion Author Arizona Posts:23,573 Points:2,701,950 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jan 1, 2006 4:03:31 PM Ignore Stoneys Report Abuse Yes---We Should be able to take it out !!!
lemmings88 Champion Author Scranton Posts:18,145 Points:2,426,810 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jan 1, 2006 2:12:38 PM Ignore lemmings88 Report Abuse why not, why
Huntingdog Champion Author Oakland Posts:14,184 Points:2,786,410 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jan 1, 2006 12:29:32 PM Ignore Huntingdog Report Abuse Absolutely no
truckdude Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,265 Points:1,333,820 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Jan 1, 2006 11:38:13 AM Ignore truckdude Report Abuse Should, if they can do it without ruining the area
247lookout Champion Author Virginia Posts:4,236 Points:899,405 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 1, 2006 7:19:56 AM Ignore 247lookout Report Abuse Should
dwwfaw Champion Author Indiana Posts:8,495 Points:1,780,335 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jan 1, 2006 6:49:22 AM Ignore dwwfaw Report Abuse should
jpflyer Champion Author Austin Posts:2,008 Points:515,950 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Jan 1, 2006 4:05:36 AM Ignore jpflyer Report Abuse SHOULD
Bloodhound Champion Author Winston-Salem Posts:12,938 Points:2,434,980 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 31, 2005 9:36:22 PM Ignore Bloodhound Report Abuse SHOULD NOT.
NoDirectionHome Rookie Author Orange County Posts:14 Points:343,170 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2005 11:32:03 AM Ignore NoDirectionHome Report Abuse Should not. It is the last great national treasure left - accidents will happen and you cannot guarantee that the pristine natural refuge can be protected.
nikwv Champion Author Charleston Posts:1,992 Points:431,605 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2005 6:12:04 AM Ignore nikwv Report Abuse should
Guido4 Champion Author Pensacola Posts:13,054 Points:2,672,315 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2005 4:47:22 AM Ignore Guido4 Report Abuse No
BBshooter Sophomore Author Anchorage Posts:108 Points:105,600 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 27, 2005 12:50:28 PM Ignore BBshooter Report Abuse SHOULD SHOULD SHOULD Why should we be dependent on foreigh oil for the rest of our lives. Maybe ANWR wil not make us totaly indepentent but lets face the facts. H
#12#_nothing42 Rookie Author Massachusetts Posts:1 Points:120 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2005 3:57:41 PM Ignore #12#_nothing42 Report Abuse This is rediculous. Most companies have not even taken an interest in actually employing an operation. This is all about money. ANWAR is just the test case.
tuckerbrit Rookie Author Atlanta Posts:87 Points:1,160,620 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Dec 21, 2005 11:13:52 AM Ignore tuckerbrit Report Abuse Should
drtrouble Champion Author Chicago Posts:2,709 Points:162,800 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Dec 19, 2005 1:01:39 PM Ignore drtrouble Report Abuse What do I know about technology needed/used for this? Are you really asking if I trust the companies that will do the exploration and drilling/transport? There is really not that much there in the big picture.
bicycler Champion Author Ontario Posts:14,815 Points:2,598,445 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Dec 19, 2005 7:24:27 AM Ignore bicycler Report Abuse Drill & take care!
adollarsaved Rookie Author Virginia Posts:69 Points:464,335 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Dec 19, 2005 5:00:39 AM Ignore adollarsaved Report Abuse To Champion Author - "More oil than we can use in 200 years?" Who is we, not the world population which is what the market is, and not likely just the US population looking at world reserves.
doolittler Champion Author Missouri Posts:64,249 Points:2,922,575 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Dec 19, 2005 12:08:50 AM Ignore doolittler Report Abuse SHOULD!! There is more OIL their then we can use in 200 YEARS!
Cat 140H Champion Author Saskatchewan Posts:13,773 Points:3,417,070 Joined:Jul 2002	Message Posted: Dec 18, 2005 4:56:18 AM Ignore Cat 140H Report Abuse Should
AZQuailer Rookie Author Phoenix Posts:49 Points:56,985 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2005 6:59:30 AM Ignore AZQuailer Report Abuse Should definitely allow!! RunningMP's assessment on hybrids is correct, there is no savings in buynig them because the cost is too high for the amount of gas saved. And they do not get as good of mileage as claimed.
macsurety Rookie Author Allentown Posts:88 Points:20,920 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2005 3:20:46 PM Ignore macsurety Report Abuse Should. Though, it is my understanding that the reserves there are not especially large.
truckdude Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:3,265 Points:1,333,820 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Dec 12, 2005 5:50:37 AM Ignore truckdude Report Abuse I'm OK with them drilling as long as they don't ruin the area. There are ways to do this and not destroy the environment.
96d4x4 Rookie Author Edmonton Posts:3 Points:135,360 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2005 9:22:03 PM Ignore 96d4x4 Report Abuse I think the way is to concentrate our efforts on finding alternate fuel sources the only true way to eliminate dependency, and the destruction of all our ecosystem.
96d4x4 Rookie Author Edmonton Posts:3 Points:135,360 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2005 9:17:39 PM Ignore 96d4x4 Report Abuse Absolutely not i have seen many drilling rigs before and after they have left the area and there is no way that any oil company can honestly return the areas that they inhabit for any length of time the environment will be the same when they leave as it was before they arrived. Especially if there is a high cost of bring in supplies in, as there would be a much higher cost of removing waste product. Which will end up just being dumped. all you have to do is talk to any one who has worked up far north to see what is done to waste today, look in your local land fill to see the truth.
nikwv Champion Author Charleston Posts:1,992 Points:431,605 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2005 9:21:51 AM Ignore nikwv Report Abuse unsure
joeguy Rookie Author New Jersey Posts:11 Points:1,175 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2005 7:40:48 AM Ignore joeguy Report Abuse i think they should people need gas. there is no need to just let some gas lay around for no reason. people need to go to places we are not helping anyone by letting the gas sit for sake of arguement