McCain’s recommended lift of the ban on offshore drilling a good move
It may not be popular among Democrats and environmentalists… but, McCain’s proposed lifting of the ban on offshore drilling is the right move.
Right now, people in this country are suffering. This country needs a long-term strategy and a short-term strategy. Clearly, our long-term strategy should involve a commitment to becoming more reliant on alternative energies, as well as conservation.
But, we should also be thinking about another strategy: how to get through the next 10 years. Because, EVEN IF today we had a way to move all of our cars to another fuel source, it would take YEARS for that plan to be implemented. So, clearly, this is not going to happen any time in the near future. So, in the alternative, what do you do?
Offshore drilling seems like a good alternative to me - particularly, at a time when increasing prices on food and necessities are driving families into poverty.
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