The thread is whether to drill in ANWR. I believe everyone knows that oil is limited in supply and needs to be replaced with a clean(er) alternative.
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Originally Posted by willravel
In other words, drilling in Alaska is a wonderful way to not deal with the problem. It is not an answer to prayers, but a bit more oil we spend now instead of getting later, or not getting at all. If we drill there and are able to extrace 100% of the oil, all that does is buy us a little time.
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Drilling in Alaska has little to do with the oil problem. It will not provide a significant amount for sustained culture as we know it (based on the preliminary estimates). It will not provide an alternate energy source. It will provide jobs and industry in a time when America needs it. Alaska has no real manufacturing base. All the equipment and supplies are shipped in.
Time could be a very important factor. A couple of hard winters, a large scale war, or many other things can effect our ability to have adequate transportation and heat for our homes. Having at least explored our resources and having a closer estimate could be very important.