I agree.

I place a greater emphasis on our economic health than on the environment. I don't want to disregard our environment, but there comes a point when we have to accept economic damage as just a cost of doing business in a 21st century world. Drilling and refining may take a toll on the environment, but at what point do we draw the line between saving the environment or saving our economy.

I for one believe that we should drill anywhere we think ample oil may be extricated. People talk about "alternative energy" like it's just waiting for government approval. I think we should be discussing alternative sources of oil other than foreign countries. i.e., if we can extract it from Alaska, the Gulf and anywhere else, we should not let environmentalism stop us from getting it and using it.