Domestic Drilling

[ashandacisag]

In this cartoon a Caucasian guy is representing America and a Middle Eastern fellow is representing the area in which America receives their oil. The author chose the statement, “Domestic drilling? Me? But then who would support my buddy?” to make a point that America should do in country drillings and stop giving their money to the Middle East. By providing this statement, the author is portraying the image that America relies too much on the Middle East for oil and needs to become independent and begin domestic drilling.


This cartoon perfectly details the mindset of people in America on the topic of drilling. Americans are apprehensive about domestic drilling because it can damage the environment and offset the balance of trade with other countries. I’m stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to domestic drilling because I know that our country is in desperate need of oil, but I’m an animal lover, and I would hate to know that thousands of animals lost their lives due to our selfish needs. What I really think should happen is for America to start using alternate energies so that we will no longer be desperate for foreign oil.


Randy Bish, Tribune-Review, 9/18/2008

[priyap09]

Earlier this year, Bush asked the Congress to allow drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Drilling in Alaska would ruin the purpose of the word "refuge.” Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is home to many species such as polar bears, migrating birds, foxes and other animals. Drilling is a way to industrialize protected lands. While disrupting the environment, drilling in Alaska would result in an insignificant change in our economy. Our government and energy experts have made clear that drilling in Alaska will not decrease the prices we pay for gas. The amount of oil our country requires cannot be sufficed by domestic drilling; therefore, we will not earn energy independence. Alaska Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is priceless and should be protected, not destroyed by our government. Should true natural wealth be risked for our greedy desire for oil?
Other solutions are available for the energy problems that we face today. Although expensive, renewable resources are harmless to the environment. As gas availability deteriorates, we are going to have to invest in other resources to meet our energy needs. Higher energy efficient cars would also help save an abundance of oil. Why not invest the money and make the change now?

[Mr. Wells]

Great work Ashanda. Extra credit for your appropriate use of an allusion in response to a classmate.

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