Oregonian,

I'm against drilling in ANWR primarily for political reasons. I have absolutely no trust in those who are pushing the deal. It's unfortunately that simple.

Personally, I think as a nation, we should develop the proposed site just enough to be able to extract the oil, and then leave it. My reasoning is that oil is also a strategic mineral, as well as the fuel that powers our economy. ANWR doesn't have enough oil to make a significant difference to the national economy, only to a few oil companies' economies. But that amount of oil could make a significant difference as a strategic mineral held in reserve. If I thought the b@stard politicians would persue that strategy, I'd support it. Be we all know they won't. They can't wait to give it, along with further subsidies, to their oil tycoon business friends. Well, they aren't my friends, and they aren't the friends of most Americans, so I want to do whatever I can to keep that oil in the ground for national interest strategic reasons. Bet you didn't think I was so patriotic, eh? The administration are traitors to the country as far as I'm concerned, and I don't want those who are trying to ruin the country to give away that oil.

Sincerely,

Salmo g.