Comment & Debate
Suzanne Sitherwood. “Let coastal states drill offshore if they want to”. Journal-Constitution. 17 July 2008: “While some argue that we don’t want to see exploration in these pristine areas, the fact is that with today’s technology, we can sensitively explore through directional drilling about 30,000 acres of surface lands with a single well. Isn’t that a bargain when you calculate the cost to Americans to continue to rely on energy overseas, especially the volatile Mideast?”