Glad to see that both sides are bringing data to the table. Dare I say that everyone is getting more civil here too. It is not often that a thread that devolves into mud-slinging can recover and become useful to us observers.
Here’s another piece of data. Many Americans have no idea how significant, area-wise, drilling for oil in ANWAR would really be. The fact is that the drilling would occupy an area the size of the Dallas airport, in a region the size of Virginia. That is like taking a postage stamp and putting it in the middle of your bedroom.
Add to that, with modern technology and safety requirements, oil spills and accidents are practically non-existent today.
Whether you are for or against drilling in ANWAR, let’s keep these facts in perspective.