"Ian Bowles, secretary of the state's Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, said the Patrick administration is open to proposals for offshore drilling: "I think it's appropriate to consider all possible resources to meeting the nation's energy needs."
Pull my finger, readers.
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"Offshore oil drilling is favored; In poll, Mass. residents cite cost, dependence" by Todd Wallack, Globe Staff | October 1, 2008
Feeling the crush of high gasoline and heating oil prices, Massachusetts residents overwhelmingly support expanded oil drilling in the United States, including off the state's coastline, according to a Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll.
Until the first oil slick rolls in!
The poll, conducted last week, found 63 percent of residents said they favor drilling in restricted oil reserves, such as Alaska or near the shores of Florida and California. Nearly as many - 58 percent - supported drilling in restricted areas off the coast of Massachusetts, while just 31 percent opposed the idea.
Robert Bouley, 58, one of 400 people who participated in the poll, reflected the majority sentiment. "We need the oil. We are being held hostage by foreign interests," he said in an interview.
Yeah, by a shitty little state known as ISRAEL!!!!!!!!
Bouley, a boat captain who gives tours of New Bedford harbor, said he used to oppose drilling off the Massachusetts coast, but soaring oil prices make it crucial to open up more areas for pumping oil, including the Georges Bank fishing grounds.
"When you come right down to it, are we going to freeze or are we going to protect the fish?" he said. Still, he believes drilling can be done carefully to minimize any potential harm.
Not everyone who participated in the poll is so sure. Monique Turk, 43, of Medford, prefers more investments in public transportation and other fuel-conservation methods over expanded oil drilling. "I am concerned about the environment," Turk said. "I don't understand why we don't do more with trains [and other alternatives], instead of always trying to have more oil."
Because when you READ the PAPERS and SEE where the $$$ comes from for adverts and politicians, then you UNDERSTAND WHY!!! Those who PAY get THEIR MESSAGE OUT!!!!
The poll comes at a time when many Americans and politicians have proposed more drilling to help cope with rising energy costs.
Ian Bowles, secretary of the state's Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, said the Patrick administration is open to proposals for offshore drilling: "I think it's appropriate to consider all possible resources to meeting the nation's energy needs," Bowles said. --more--"
