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Originally Posted by akprodr

Ya know, I think we might as well open ANWR and get it done with.

Why?

Because the oil companies aren't going to bid for leases! They have never asked for the area to be opened. It is too hot a potato.

There are plenty of open leases that haven't been developed or explored. There isn't any rush to develop them. Exxon had to be forced to develop point thompson.

I really think that is the only reason why so many Alaska politicians push for its opening--they can claim they were proactive and then put the blame on the oil companies.

its just a way to show theyre ready to rape the environment when there's a chance for "jobs" and corporate profit. hillbilly populism at its worst.