Drill in ANWR Petition

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  1. Wed., May. 21, 2008 11:08 AM    link Emily L. | Derry, PA

    It is absolutely ridiculous that we are paying 4 dollars a gallon because we are dependent on foreign oil when we could be using our own.

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  3. Wed., May. 21, 2008 11:07 AM    link Gloria D. | Gibsonia, PA

  4. Wed., May. 21, 2008 11:06 AM    link Gary P. | Delaware, OH

    Unless you have a better reason than environmental concerns, we should be drilling for our own oil. I’m tired of being held hostage by third world dictators who decide how much oil will be produced. The US is more than capable of providing the resources we require. With China using 40% of the available oil and their current direction politically and militarily, I’d think we would want to tap more of our own oil in the event we need it. Not wait till last minute like we usually do. Congress needs to re-address tying the hands of the US to be self supporting.

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  6. Wed., May. 21, 2008 11:03 AM    link Michael T. | Vandergrift, PA

    Please be sensible and use common sense. The animals will survive. Will we??? We need to be fuel independent.

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  8. Wed., May. 21, 2008 11:00 AM    link Dan M. | Allison Park, PA

    The world runs on oil. Alternative energy is a good idea, but we need oil right now in order to develop these sources.

    The Green lobby has done our country a world of good by forcing us to view things from various perspectives. However this is an emergency and I question the motives of the environmentalists at this time.

    This is America - we can certainly drill in our wildlife preserves without leaving a footprint with present technology. And I certainly can't understand not drilling off the FL coast while China does! Given the quality of China's goods coming into this country, I would certainly trust American drilling over China.

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  10. Wed., May. 21, 2008 10:59 AM    link Richard G. | Lower Burrell, PA

    As my representatives in Washington. I am begging you to change our energy policies and start allowing oil drilling and new refineries to be built now. We are at a dangerous crossroads and our politicians are the obstacles.

    Richard A. Guenther
    2867 hastings Drive
    Lower Burrell, PA 15068

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  12. Wed., May. 21, 2008 10:57 AM    link Lewis M. | Carolina Shores, NC

    Also we need to explore every avenue available including off the coasts of Florica, the Carolinas, California. Meanwhile explore alternative fuels. repeal ethanol technology, it is costing the U.S. and the world food supplies.

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  14. Wed., May. 21, 2008 10:57 AM    link WAYNE L. | FREEDOM, PA

    I BELIEVE IT'S TIME TO TAKE CONTROL OF OUR OWN DESTINY.

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  16. Wed., May. 21, 2008 10:51 AM    link judith w. | Uniontown, PA

  17. Wed., May. 21, 2008 10:48 AM    link judith w. | Uniontown, PA

    if we would have drilled in anwar during bush's first year as president we wouldn't be held hostage by the saudis

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  19. Wed., May. 21, 2008 10:46 AM    link Brian R. | Fombell, PA

    Please put aside whatever agenda it is that is stopping drilling ANWR, and put the interest of the United States first. We also need to be able to build more refineries for the first time since the 1970s. Recovering out own oil in ANWR, the Gulf of Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming and Montana will also let the OPEC nations know they can't blackmail us any longer.

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  21. Wed., May. 21, 2008 10:45 AM    link Marvin Y. | Prospect, PA

    Lets Drill! ANWR and the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida. The US should benefit from it more than China, who is currently drilling.

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  23. Wed., May. 21, 2008 10:43 AM    link Lloyd F. | Smithfield, PA

    I would like for my congressmen to get off their behinds and get this passed. Although, I suspect their political position (particularly Casey's) will prohibit them from doing anything positive for the taxpayers in this country. Too much what's-in-it-for-me attitude going on in DC. Their primary focus seems to be coming up with new taxes and finding reasons to restrict the things we do.

    Of course if I were an illegal asking for something, they wouldn't be able to get to me fast enough.

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  25. Wed., May. 21, 2008 10:38 AM    link Michael F. | Prospect, PA

    As a believer in the free market approach, increasing the supply of a item will reduce the cost of that item. Therefore if we increase the supply of oil in the marketplace, the price of the oil will decrease. If you want my continued support during reelection time, I need your support at this time.

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  27. Wed., May. 21, 2008 10:37 AM    link Bradford S. | Westerville, OH

  28. Wed., May. 21, 2008 10:35 AM    link Susan C. | Massillon, OH

    The most offensive thing about this situation is that as a nation we belly ache about the supply while refusing to put forth the effort and develop our own resources.

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  30. Wed., May. 21, 2008 10:35 AM    link Richard D. | Renfrew, PA

    we expect that you will support drilling in ANWAR as a viable answer to the current problems with obtaining oil at reasonable prices.

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  32. Wed., May. 21, 2008 10:32 AM    link Jeffrey H. | Galloway, OH

    You know as well as I that, the oil companies are not the problem. YOU ARE! I don't want to hear any lofty ideals about alternative energy sources. That's a long term goal but, the short term solution is to begin American oil production ASAP. I drive 120 miles round trip to my job five days per week and the current gas prices are slamming me to the tune of $150-$160 every week. I work in the air freight industry and my job is greatly threatened by fuel cost. Politicians talk about energy independence but refuse to allow our own oil to be extracted and refined. We both know that this is the only way to lower gas prices. Bottom line; My vehicles run on GASOLINE. Public transportation is not an option and ride sharing is out as well. If the aircraft which I maintain cannot fly profitably then, I and my co-workers are screwed. Consider that middle class and low income people can't run right out and buy cutting edge hybrid vehicles, we're just trying to keep our family cars running to keep our families safe and avoid high car loan payments as long as we can. You're making it harder every day. Even maintenence costs are higher as a result of your failure to act on our behalf. Sincerely;

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  34. Wed., May. 21, 2008 10:31 AM    link Kim P. | East Liverpool, OH

    I, like a majority of americans are fed up with the idea of being at the mercy of unfreindly states for fuel. It is past time to rid ourselves of this dependence and drill to in the ANWAR province while developing new, more advanced forms of engergy. This is the United States of America; you and your congrssional colleges work for the citizens of the US, not the speacial interest groups and lobbyist.
    Drilling in ANWAR must be brought to vote and must pass. All congressmen/senators whom oppose this should have thier names posted and inform thier constituents of thier opposition.

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  36. Wed., May. 21, 2008 10:29 AM    link Jodi J. | Export, PA

    There is absolutely NO reason the United States of America can not be independent in their oil supply! We need to drill in this country! It is the single best action we could possibly take for our country!

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  38. Wed., May. 21, 2008 10:28 AM    link Jon H. | Smithville, OH

    Please drill for oil and let this great country move forward. Also what about nuclear? Isn't France the cleanest country in Europe?

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  40. Wed., May. 21, 2008 10:24 AM    link Mark S. | Canonsburg, PA

    I think, no, make that I KNOW, that it's it's absolutely assinine that we're sitting on one of the biggest oil reserves ever found in our country and there are idiots who don't want us to drill and want to ensure we remain dependent on the Middle East for our oil versus becoming completely independent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    If anyone is going to drill in an environmentally friendly fashion it's going to be us (the good ol' USA).

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  42. Wed., May. 21, 2008 10:24 AM    link Jon H. | Smithville, OH

    PLEASE don't let a few environmentalists make the rules. When have they ever been correct? Just because they say the sky is falling - have they ever proved it? They will always say something is terribly wrong - but that doesn't make it so. Can we point to any past predictions to see if they have fact to back up their emotional prediction?

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  44. Wed., May. 21, 2008 10:22 AM    link Don E. | Greenwood, IN

    I believe in energy conservation as well as alternative fuel research/development, however, at the same time we must continue to drill. This is not a single solution problem.

    If we are unwilling to drill in an area as remote as ANWR, then where would we be willing to drill? Regardless of where drilling takes place in this country, you can always find reasons to not disturb the area due to the wildlife or the beauty of the land. To become energy independent (from countries that want to destroy us), we must make some sacrifices.

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  46. Wed., May. 21, 2008 10:21 AM    link Daniel `. | Upland, CA

    Wake Up!! Retired people cannot afford the price of oil. Environment is fine but people are hurting and you sit and protect these kooks. Even Greenpeace is now telling you to act in Anwr!

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  48. Wed., May. 21, 2008 10:16 AM    link Beth W. | Hinckley, OH

    I believe it is VERY important for our country to begin to exercise it's strength in technology and become energy independent. Drilling in ANWR should be pursued and I believe this initiative will lead to spin off technology and ADD JOBS!
    I also would like to make a statement regarding off shore drilling and possible mining for shale and gas deposits in various areas of this United States. This should also be allowed and supported by the House and Senate.
    AS WELL, we NEED to increase the ability of our country to process oil through refineries or support growth in large terms at the current facilities.

    If Brazil can become energy independent, why in the world has not the United States done so?????

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  50. Wed., May. 21, 2008 10:14 AM    link Carol H. | Canton, OH

  51. Wed., May. 21, 2008 10:09 AM    link John H. | Canton, OH

  52. Wed., May. 21, 2008 10:07 AM    link Don E. | Greenwood, IN

    I believe in energy conservation as well as alternative fuel research/development, however, at the same time we must continue to drill. This is not a single solution problem.

    If we are unwilling to drill in an area as remote as ANWR, then where would we be willing to drill? Regardless of where drilling takes place in this country, you can always find reasons to not disturb the area due to the wildlife or the beauty of the land. To become energy independent (from countries that want to destroy us), we must make some sacrifices.

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  54. Wed., May. 21, 2008 10:06 AM    link Michael L. | Pittsburgh, PA

    This should have been dong a long time ago!!

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  56. Wed., May. 21, 2008 10:01 AM    link Rebecca L. | Canonsburg, PA

  57. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:59 AM    link Scott and Julie P. | new geneva, PA

    WE AGREE

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  59. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:59 AM    link Mark L. | Canonsburg, PA

  60. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:51 AM    link David H. | Liberty, TX

    Please join me in support of drilling in ANWR. We need to be self-sufficient and free of dependence on foreign oil! It's OK to seek alternative fuels, but we need to solve the problems that are here right now. Drilling ANWR will also cause OPEC to lower their prices now, which will help us out. We, the people, need relief from high gas prices. It is not the fault of the oil companies, but that of Congress' regulations that are causing our pain at the pump. Please dance with the ones that "brung you."

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  62. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:50 AM    link Don E. | Greenwood, IN

    I believe in energy conservation as well as alternative fuel research/development, however, at the same time we must continue to drill. This is not a single solution problem.

    If we are unwilling to drill in an area as remote as ANWR, then where would we be willing to drill? Regardless of where drilling can be done in this country, you can always find reasons to not disturb the area due to the wildlife or the beauty of the land. To become energy independent (from countries that want to destroy us), we must make some sacrifices.

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  64. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:48 AM    link Lee M. | Montville, OH

    I think it’s about time you elected politicians start earning your salaries & perks! (At the expense of tax payer dollars). You simply sit in Washington & form committees; have hearings & useless meetings, without really solving any problems of true significance to the American people.

    This oil crisis has been going on since the seventies & all our elected officials have done is turn a deaf ear & blind eye. The oil companies are in the business of finding & refining oil! Every time you have the oil companies come before a congressional hearing you constantly harp on the same issues without any resolution. The oil companies are not interested in alternative fuels otherwise they would not be in the oil business! You congress & the environmentalists stand in the way of our oil companies drilling & tapping into available oil in our own country that would make us totally independent from foreign oil. If you don’t find your spine we will all be in for chaos in this country you won’t believe.

    We need to be doing the following:

    • Drilling in ANWR

    • Drill in Western North Dakota

    • Drill in Western Pennsylvania

    • Drill in Montana

    • Green River Colorado Oil shale

    • Drilling off our coast line

    • Coal to oil conversion

    If we resurrect the oil industry in this country it will provide a true stimulus to our country by creating all kinds of jobs (what a concept). This is what American tax payers want now, not lip service! Those of us on fixed incomes will not survive if this oil crisis is not addressed now! As it stands now it may already be too late for some of us!

    You were elected into office to represent the people & I suggest you start doing it!

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  66. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:45 AM    link Emmanuel O. | North Grafon, MA

  67. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:44 AM    link carol r. | Pittsburgh, PA

  68. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:44 AM    link Larry K. | Pittsburgh, PA

  69. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:41 AM    link Eugene S. | Hickory, PA

  70. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:38 AM    link Edward L. D. | Thomaston, ME

    Stop listening to the environMENTALists and allow our oil companies to drill in ANWR!

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  72. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:37 AM    link Edward L. D. | Thomaston, ME

    Stop listening to the environMENTALists, you useless twits, and allow our oil companies to drill in ANWR!

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  74. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:36 AM    link Raymond H T. | Greensburg, PA

    Please do not bow to the ridiculous environmental movement in this country and around the world.

    Allow The United States citizens access to our oil reserves. And send a clear message to the rest of the world that some day we may not need them. We are paying 4.79 a gallon for 87 octane fuel this is just unacceptable in this country. We have our own oil lets start using it.

    Also Please support new oil refineries in this country and also new nuclear reactors.

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  76. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:35 AM    link Randy G. | pittsburgh, PA

  77. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:33 AM    link Andy V. | Pittsburgh, PA

  78. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:30 AM    link William S. | Pittsburgh, PA

    God granted these amazing natural resources to this most blessed of all nations. How dare we turn our backs on these extraordinary reserves! We MUST begin immediately to build new state-of-the-art refineries and drill, with wisdom and care, EVERYWHERE!! Not just ANWR, but the Colorado shale oil reserves, the offshore opportunities, and everywhere else that God has given us these great gifts to use wisely.

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  80. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:28 AM    link Patrick F. | New Castle, PA

  81. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:27 AM    link Rod B. | Economy, PA

    Begin drilling NOW and quit catering to the communist environmentalists!!!!!!!
    They seek only the demise of our country.
    It is LONG overdue. There is not ONE good reason to not drill in ANWR!!!

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  83. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:24 AM    link Bobby and Elizabeth W. | Stoneville, NC

    It is absolutely insane that Congress has not taken immediate action to drill not only in ANWR, but off our coast in the outer continental shelf for oil and natural gas and to have immediate construction on nuclear power plants. In addition, a guarantee should be set for a minimun floor for each gallon of gas produced from coal gassification (which I understand needs to be the approximate equilivant of $50-$55 price per barrel of oil). In addition, you should provide oil companies with incentives to build new refineries at geographically diverse locations so that we are somewhat protected from natural disasters. Finally, laws should be passed so that all regulatory and enviromental delays are circumvented.

    We are in an emergency situation and you need to respond accordingly. I realize that the do-nothing democrat leadership and blame Republicans statergy is not likely to change until we are in a dire situation but Mrs. Dole and Mr Brad Miller are up for reelection this year and Mr. Burr will be in two years. I can assure you that until I see immediate and substantive action on your part, regardless of any party leadership positions and actions, I will be working as actively and in any way I can to unseat you. I am particularly incensed by Mrs. Dole's and Mr. Walter Jones's actions to stop drilling for natural gas off the NC coast. Keep up the same actions with no vision and leadership and we'll see if we can't get someone new.

    Finally, you need to take immediate action to reverse all actions which Congress has taken to support ethonal production. You are wrecking food production in the name of an inefficient energy substitute. As ususal when Congress gets involved the situation gets worse.

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  85. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:20 AM    link Todd W. | Randolph, VT

    Drill Off shore and move forward on coal to oil industry. Build aircraft carrier sized nuke plants
    to power large cities. Every large city should have it's own nuke power plant, smaller is better.
    Nuke powered electricty for industry and homes, oil for transportation.
    Screw the green weenies! JUST DO IT!!!

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  87. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:19 AM    link John S. | Canonsburg, PA

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    Besides drilling we MUST return to the coal industry all the by products from oil. This would free two thirds more oil to be used for fuel.

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  89. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:16 AM    link Tom Z. | Trafford, PA

    Open up drilling on all federal and private property including off-shore sites.

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  91. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:15 AM    link Anthony F. | New Kensington, PA

    You politicians sicken me. Give your people that YOU represent what they need. Not what YOU need. We need oil from this country. The birds and the bees will survive. They are more resilient than you are!

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  93. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:13 AM    link Jason J. | Home, PA

    We need to go after out own supply. Increased supply is the only thing that is going to realistically drive down the price of oil. A tax holiday is only going to increase demand which will lead to a rise in the base price. We need to look at the obvious real solution of increasing supply and start thinking about what's in the best interest of the country instead of what environmentalists want from us. They are not the population as a whole. The laws of economics don't care what party you belong to. Supply and demand determine pricing.

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  95. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:13 AM    link larry n. | Pittsburgh, PA

    It is time that you quit playing with the American Economy and allow us to drill ANWR.

    My continued support depends on your action, or non action. I am not sure if you really want to wreck the economy but you sure are doing a good job. And while we are at it, let's drill off our coast of FL and CA.

    China will be happy to help themselves to our oil I am sure. They can drill at an angle to get at our oil and we would not know it.

    Are you for America or against it.

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  97. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:12 AM    link Jeremy P. | Pursglove, WV

  98. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:11 AM    link Daniel C. | West Salem, OH

  99. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:08 AM    link John B. | Pittsburgh, PA

    We MUST drill in ANWR and all other areas currently off-limits due to short sighted and economically damaging legislation. Our current problems with our supply of oil and gas is a direct result of this.

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  101. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:08 AM    link David E. | Essex Junction, VT

    You can travel 700 miles in ANWR and not see a single tree. No one lives near enough to see a single drilling rig. There are no caribou that even pass through the area. Do not further damage our economy.

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  103. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:07 AM    link Jym W. | Bluefield, WV

    It's time we take back our nation. We need to start utilizing our own natural resources. I demand that you open up ANWR and off the coast for drilling.

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  105. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:07 AM    link margaret c. | Valencia, PA

    The effects on the environment from drilling have been virtually nonexistent. At this point in time the needs of our citizens should preclude any fears of the environmentalists and liberals. As a concerned citizen I encourage our government to get past the politics and start drilling immediately.

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  107. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:06 AM    link tom s. | louisville, KY

    There are no legitimate reasons not to responsibly exploit our own natural resources and explore for more natural resource deposits worldwide given the fact that we are supporting governments that subsidize opponents to our freedoms and oppress their own people by purchasing their oil.

    I also believe that we should continue a concerted effort to pursue renewable and alternative energy sources that do not put unnecessary pressure on world food supplies with a sense of urgency. Hemp cultivation should be legalized and regulated because it is the most viable and productive source for biofuels and other bi-products that could also benefit the small farmers throughout the country (I do not support the legalization of marijuana for anything except medically prescribed treatment). This would create a huge revenue base for the country while promoting a cleaner environment.

    I would encourage you to expand nuclear power production immediately because it is the only option there will be when the oil field dry up! Anyone who does not understand that better enjoy rubbing sticks together to keep warm.

    I would suggest diverting a substantial portion of NASA's budget and resources to those issues until some viable solutions are implemented. I am more concerned with solving immediate issues on this planet than setting billions of our dollars aflame to find that "oasis" in space that is not out there!

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  109. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:06 AM    link Robert H. | Kent, OH

    My freedom to move is more important then any polar bear, why, I can't even go see them without fuel!!! You folks have kept us from drilling from the reserves we have and it's time to stop or you'll be collecting the unemployment you tell us we can survive on!!

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  111. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:05 AM    link Gerald W. | Allison Park, PA

    While you are at it, approve offshore drilling and remove the restrictions on the building of refinerys that have been politically imposed to satisfy only a few.

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  113. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:04 AM    link William F. | Connellsville, PA

    Not only do I believe that it is imperative to this countries security to open ANWR to drilling for oil, we also need to do the same for all of our offshore reserves and the western shale oil. Doing this will allow us to lessen or end our dependence on OPEC oil, while providing a bridge to the future, which hopefully will be alternative and cleaner energy sources. Without taking this step we are dooming this country to a self-inflicted economic catastrophe, for which the Congress will be responsible for.

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  115. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:04 AM    link Scott O. | Valencia, PA

    We the people need government to quit making a mess of our economy and future. We have the right, technology, need, and desire to make ourselves independent of foreign oil monopolies by drilling for our own every where without your interference. We the people need you to quit listening to radicals that “feel” without knowledge and listen to our needs and those with the “knowledge” and expertise to correct this problem.

    The current policy is driving up the prices of food, costs more to manufacture, cuts miles per gallon, and is more pollutant.

    PLEASE, do not mess with things that you really do not know what you are doing. After all, you would not call an automobile mechanic to do an eye transplant on you.

    Thank you,
    Scott

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  117. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:01 AM    link Lisa P. | Pittsburgh, PA

    Many Americans are on fixed incomes. Most other working Americans will never get pay raises that will be anywhere near enough to keep up with the growing inflation rate. How expensive does gasoline have to get before we take action. Drilling for our own oil is the only reasonable answer!

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  119. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:01 AM    link Susan L. | Kittanning, PA

    God has blessed this nation with such great natural resources ! We need to use them,not only by drilling
    , but also by building new refineries. It makes absouloutely no sense for the U.S.A. to be dependent on foreign oil. It is simply common sense.

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  121. Wed., May. 21, 2008 9:00 AM    link M. Sean W. | Marietta, GA

    Stop the madness of the environmental wacko's who seem to have hijacked common sense! Please take action to end our dependence on the Arabs, who want nothing but our reliance upon them. We have slept too long, and time is of the essence in this matter. Please stand up to those in Washington who would have us subservient to all of Europe and the Middle East!

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  123. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:58 AM    link DAVID B. | PITTSBURGH, PA

    WAKE UP AND SMELL THE PROGRESS!!!!!!
    WE CANT REMAIN NEUTRAL ON THIS ISSUE .......
    WE ALSO NEED REFINERIES.

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  125. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:57 AM    link Brian F. | Louisville, KY

  126. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:56 AM    link Dave N. | Wadsworth, OH

    Since we get most of our oil from Canada anyway,seams to me that you make us regular guys look like fools in beliveing all this crap.Please drill and open our oil wells since we have a 2oo year oil reserve. Thanks for the humor.Dave Niedzwiecki.

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  128. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:56 AM    link Ron B. | Dayton, OH

    Also, please approve drilling in all coastal areas. It is crazy that we are not using our own resources and that we are voluntarily remaining at the mercy of unfriendly countries. The law of supply and demand is not that difficult to grasp.

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  130. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:55 AM    link Peter D. | North Canton, OH

    It is an absolute tragic disgrace that we have such a potentially large supply of oil that could provide millions of barrels per day and yet we continue to bemoan $4.00/gallon gas and $130 per barrell oil. Shame on us when this oil could be taken in a way that is ecologically friendly and would hardly impact this desolate/barren area!!!

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  132. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:54 AM    link Thomas & Margaret H. | Salesville, OH

    I have had it up to HERE with the whining and moaning that we are dependent on OPEC and other countries - while we LOOK at the cuffs we snapped on ourselves and cry and grovel as we lovingly pat the cuff keys right on our pocket!! It's insanity!!

    Drill NOW - and pursue alternatives in addition..

    but: DRILL NOW

    Thank You.

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  134. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:54 AM    link Donald M. | Canal Fulton, OH

    Hey Congressional Democrats.....get off your butts and do something !!!!! Let's drill over here to bring down the price of gas. Let's get less independent to foreign oil. Drill in ANWR.

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  136. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:53 AM    link Donald M. | Canal Fulton, OH

    Hey Congressional Democrats.....get off your butts and do something !!!!! Let's drill over here to bring down the price of gas. Let's get less independent to foreign oil.

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  138. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:53 AM    link Jeff K. | Wooster, OH

    Stop killing the poor and the children of the world. Provide them with a cheap source of energy by drilling in ANWR. If we can find alternative sources of energy as well, fantastic. But in the meantime, STICK WITH WHAT WE KNOW TO WORK. Think about it. Use the wheel while you try to reinvent it. If you don't, the blood of those poor and children will be on YOUR HANDS!

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  140. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:52 AM    link Terry R. | Selinsgrove, PA

    I think each and everyone of you are nothing more than a bunch of IDIOTS!!
    There are other countries drilling off both of our coasts and in the gulf and
    all of you are doing all that is possible to stop us from drilling for our own oil.
    Why are you doing this to us?
    There is no way I can find myself voting for anyone of you who are doing all
    you can to kill this great country.You all everyone of you make me sick and
    ashamed for you because you arenot smart enough to know what the people
    of this country really think of you.
    It is not because of the President .It's because you don't have the backbone
    to do the right thing for this country.

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  142. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:51 AM    link Donald M. | Canal Fulton, OH

    Hey Congressional Democrats.....get off your butts and do something !!!!!

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  144. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:50 AM    link Kathie B. | Mc Kees Rocks, PA

    It's way past time to drill; I'm tired of hearing the crying about high oil prices when we sit on a vast reserve that we can't touch because of environmental wackos. Had we drilled in ANWAR and the Gulf ten years ago all of the oil would be on line right now and we wouldn't be depending on people who want to destroy us for our fuel. WAKE UP AMERICA! We need to drill and build refineries. As soon as we announce the opening of ANWAR you will see the price of oil drop.

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  146. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:50 AM    link James P. | Pittsburgh, PA

    DRILL NOW!!! America cannot afford to wait any longer. All this extra money going into our
    vehicle's gas tanks is a huge burden on families and our economy. More money for gasoline-less
    we can spend to boost the economy-less we can save for our children's education-less we can save for retirement. Just how expensive does gasoline have to get before America takes action. Drill for our own oil-Please, don't wait another day.

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  148. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:49 AM    link richard & linda s. | Pickerington, OH

    Quit making the same mistakes over and over. Start drilling anywhere there is oil. Quit out- sourcing jobs and importing a product we can provide for ourselves. The oil companies are not our enemies. The oil companies provide many very good jobs with benefits for many americans. They are a good source for investments in our 401's which provide more income for my retirement than the "beer and peanuts pocket change" called social security. It is time for real and meaningful change for all americans & illegal aliens ( NO amnesty). Start thinking of the middle class , the poor and the young who are trying to get a start in life and work towards the american dream.

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  150. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:49 AM    link tom s. | louisville, KY

    there are no legitimate reasons to not responsibly exploit our own natural resources and explore for more natural resource deposits worldwide given the fact that we are supporting governments that subsidize opponents to our freedoms. I also believe that we should continue a concerted effort to pursue renewable and alternative energy sources that do not put unnecessary pressure on world food supplies with a sense of urgency.

    I would suggest diverting a substantial portion of NASA's budget and resources to those issues until some viable solutions are implemented.

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  152. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:48 AM    link Elaine C. | Largo, FL

    When is someone going to help the American people? The price of oil will cripple this country if someone doesn't step up to the plate and get the ball rolling to start drilling in Anwar, the Gulf and or continental shelves.
    We the people, can no longer afford to depend on foreign countries for oil and expect our elected officials to do something about it!!!!

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  154. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:47 AM    link Elaine C. | Largo, FL

    When is someone going to help the American people? The price of oil will cripple this country if someone doesn't step up to the plate and get the ball rolling to start drilling in Anwar, the Gulf and or continental shelves.
    We the people, can no longer afford to depend on foreign countries for oil and expect our elected officials to do something about it!!!!

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  156. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:47 AM    link Darryle S. | Cleveland, OH

    The Democrat's ran, in the last national election, with promises to control gasoline prices. As usual, they failed to keep this promise, along with the others they made. If they would really serve the people of this nation, they will enact legislation that will help the people, the economy, and their own tarnished reputation, by DEMANDING oil drilling in the oil reserves that are already known to exist in the United States.

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  158. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:46 AM    link Dennis W. O. | Pittsburgh, PA

    To Whom This May Concern,

    It's time that we ( The U.S.A. ) start to use not only our own resourses, like Anwr, Colorado, And off of our own coast, but we need to expand our capability to refine the crude that we're already taking in. We're in need of more refineries and less envirenmental intervention. We also need to develope different types of energy sourses, but not before we stabilize and use what enery ( oil ) is already at our own finger tips.

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  160. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:45 AM    link travis f. | butler, PA

    I say Drill drill drill. Our economy is suffering do high gas prices.

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  162. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:45 AM    link DAVID G. | BETHEL PARK, PA

    WE CAN STILL WORK ON ALTERNATIVES WHILE WE DRILL FOR NEW OIL. THE LACK OF ACTION BY THE CONGRESS IS GOING TO CRIPPLE OUR ECONOMY.

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  164. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:44 AM    link richard & linda s. | Pickerington, OH

    quit making the same mistakes over and over. start drilling anywhere there is oil. quit out sourcing jobs and importing a product that we can provide for ourselves. the oil companies are not our enemies. the oil companies provide many very good jobs with benefits for many americans. they are a good source for investments in our 401's which provide more income for my retirement than the "beer and peanuts pocket change" called social security. it is time for real and meaningful change for all americans legal & illegal.

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  166. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:44 AM    link Joseph T. | Poughkeepsie, NY

    I cannot believe the irony in Sen. Harry Reid's statement that we " cannot drill our way out" when he spoke last week. That is EXACTLY what we must do! The sheer STUPIDITY of allowing China and Cuba to drill off our coasts when we will not allow ourselves to is overwhelming. The notion that drilling in ANWR will forever ruin Alaska is about as true as when cutting the trees would sound the death knell of the Spotted Owl (which is doing better than ever!) or that the Alaska Pipeline would decimate the Carribou populations (which LOVE the pipeline for it's warmth!) WE NEED TO DRILL NOW! The American Public is not the simple idiots you think we are! We understand economics, supply, and demand! We will hold you accountable with our votes!

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  168. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:43 AM    link David K. | Allison Park, PA

    The only way for the US to become energy independant is to use our own resources. We can drill for our own oil and allow the states to profit from the production. Oil prices will go down, and jobs will be created.

    I can't understand how the congress is not allowing us to take advantage of the rich resources that we have been blessed with. We need to drill, and we need to refine.

    Congress, get off of your ass and do something worthwhile.

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  170. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:43 AM    link Robert T. | Pittsburgh, PA

    We should be using what we already have!

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  172. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:43 AM    link Michele N. | Export, PA

    We need to stand up and DEMAND cooperation from all in opening up our oil sources. Congress has played footsie far too long with the environmental wackos in stopping us from accessing the oil that is ours and that we so rightly deserve. I don't understand what exactly they are waiting for; the entire economy to shut down, truckers to stop rolling, food not making it to our stores and on and on and on.

    It is time now; open the spigots!

    Michele Nagoda

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  174. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:42 AM    link James P. | Pittsburgh, PA

  175. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:41 AM    link Andrew M. | Weirton, WV

    United we will stand or divided we must fall. Do you realize how many other countries are drilling for oil off OUR coasts? ( China, Nigeria, Russians ) Don't let the enviromentalist-wackos beat us to death with our own virtue. With our having to import 60% of our oil when in reality we have all the oil and energy reserves ( coal, tar sands etc ) we need right here; This is an egregious betrayal of the American people held hostage to OPEC. We are leaving ourselves open to economic and military attack by not assuring our nations supply of oil!!! Like it or not the world runs on oil and nothing can do the heavy lifting of this energy source currently. Knee jerk reactions to this problem like the ethanol solution has only created more problems, FOOD SHORTAGES, Higher food prices and another government bureacrasy. WE HAVE THE RESOURCES HERE IN THE UNITED STATES FOR ENERGY INDEPEDENCE. FOR GODS SAKE LETS USE THEM!!!!!!!!!!! PS: While we're at it why don't we surrender our economic and natioinal sovereignty to a global entity that would effectively bankrupt what's left of our economy. The cycles of GLOBAL WARMING and COOLING are order of themselves and have continued since time inmemorium. THINK-THINK-THINK before you act and REMEMBER-REMEMBER- 20 years ago it was GLOBAL COOLING. We did NOTHING then. Nor should we NOW. MY GOD CONSIDER THE IMPLICATIONS THAT YOUR IRRECONCILABE LEGISLATION MAY PORTEND!!!!!!

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  177. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:41 AM    link Michael C. | Alexandria, KY

  178. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:41 AM    link Sherry F. | Louisville, OH

    In today's trying times, it is hard to believe any politician has the best interest of the people in mind. This country is being over run with illegal aliens that the working class Americans are supporting and I for one am sick and tired of my hard earned tax dollars going for people who care nothing about this country and are milking us dry! All of our tax dollars are thrown out to support everybody else, and now we can't drill for our own oil!!! Who cares about the Carabou in the frozen tundra of Alaska when we are all struggling to survive, can't afford to drive to work or heat our homes! Where is your tax base going to go now? I for one want answers! It will be very hard for me to vote, when at this point nobody has earned my trust! Every politician is out for political gain, who cares about the middle class. What a shame that it has come to this.... Wonder how many more Americans feel the same!

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  180. Wed., May. 21, 2008 8:40 AM    link Kathy M. | Wake Forest, NC

    What is this country doing?????? Our country will go to hell in a handbasket without oil.
    You people who want this to happen know who you are.
    John McCain, democrat party, and other rinos, oh hear our cry. We will vote you out.

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