While this afternoon’s vote is not the final word on the issue, it nevertheless made drilling in the wilds of Alaska – an idea favored by the oil industry and fiercely opposed by environmental groups – far more likely than before.
The closeness of this afternoon’s vote could be a prelude to bitter debate ahead. President Bush and many Republicans say drilling in the refuge would help make the United States less dependent on foreign sources of oil.
Good – looks like the deal isn’t sealed, but how could we go about doing something like this to ourselves? And what is there that one can do to fight it?
Maybe waltz on over to the senate and tell your representatives what you think – you are pissed, right?
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