“Drill, Baby, Drill”
A theme at the Republican convention was offshore drilling. “Drill, Baby, Drill” was the mantra. I’m not a fan of drilling, but I have some mixed feelings on it. I don’t think it’s fair for environmentalists to expect the average American household to suck up $10/gallon gas in the name of protecting the environment. When people have a choice between spotted owls and putting food on the table, they’ll choose food first. So I believe the Democrats will also end up drilling too, simply because the outcry from average American will be too strong if gas goes up anymore.
Is there a way to minimize the environmental impacts of drilling? I think environmentalists need to find a way to compromise on this issue.
One positive note: At least both parties are discussing energy independence and alternate fuels.
