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Evangeline

Beach Comber
Feb 6, 2007
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I got the following letter the other day from the Natural Resource Defense Council in case anyone is interested:

You have a rare chance to play a personal role in saving
America's most beautiful coasts from toxic oil spills by picking
up the phone and calling Representative Jeff Miller at his HOME
office during the Congressional summer recess.

We're asking you to call now, because soon after your
representative returns to Washington -- as early as the week of
September 8 -- the House of Representatives may cast a vote to
repeal the 27-year Congressional ban on coastal drilling. That
would be a disaster.

Representative Miller belongs to a small but critical group of
undecided representatives who will hold the fate of our coasts
in their hands -- and they are under enormous political pressure
to lift this ban.

Tell your representative to reject more drilling off our coasts
-- which will do NOTHING to lower gas prices any time soon --
and to pass clean energy measures that will actually reduce our
dependence on oil.

Please call your representative at his home district office as
quickly as you can:

REPRESENTATIVE JEFF MILLER
HOME OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: (850) 479-1183

Urge your representative to say NO to repealing our country's
ban on coastal drilling. If you can't reach your representative
or a staffer in person, leave a message on the answering
machine.

After you've placed your call, please reply to this email
message so we can track the progress of our campaign.

Time is short. We can't stand by and let Congress sacrifice our
scenic coasts -- especially since it won't do a thing to lower
gas prices.

If Congress caves to this pressure, many of America's most
precious shore lines, like California's Big Sur, Maine's Acadia
National Park, North Carolina's Outer Banks, and Florida's
Everglades and coral reefs could all be exposed to devastating
oil spills.

It's time for all of us who care about our coasts and beaches to
draw a clear line in the sand against coastal drilling. You can
do your part by calling your representative today.

Thank you for making your voice heard at this critical time.

Sincerely,

Frances Beinecke
President
NRDC Action Fund

P.S. If you would like to do even more to help us halt Big Oil's
invasion of America's coasts, click here to donate now:
https://secure.nrdconline.org/08/wildlands_campaign_donate3
 

full time

Beach Fanatic
Oct 25, 2006
726
90
I got the following letter the other day from the Natural Resource Defense Council in case anyone is interested:

You have a rare chance to play a personal role in saving
America's most beautiful coasts from toxic oil spills by picking
up the phone and calling Representative Jeff Miller at his HOME
office during the Congressional summer recess.

We're asking you to call now, because soon after your
representative returns to Washington -- as early as the week of
September 8 -- the House of Representatives may cast a vote to
repeal the 27-year Congressional ban on coastal drilling. That
would be a disaster.

Representative Miller belongs to a small but critical group of
undecided representatives who will hold the fate of our coasts
in their hands -- and they are under enormous political pressure
to lift this ban.

Tell your representative to reject more drilling off our coasts
-- which will do NOTHING to lower gas prices any time soon --
and to pass clean energy measures that will actually reduce our
dependence on oil.

Please call your representative at his home district office as
quickly as you can:

REPRESENTATIVE JEFF MILLER
HOME OFFICE PHONE NUMBER: (850) 479-1183

Urge your representative to say NO to repealing our country's
ban on coastal drilling. If you can't reach your representative
or a staffer in person, leave a message on the answering
machine.

After you've placed your call, please reply to this email
message so we can track the progress of our campaign.

Time is short. We can't stand by and let Congress sacrifice our
scenic coasts -- especially since it won't do a thing to lower
gas prices.

If Congress caves to this pressure, many of America's most
precious shore lines, like California's Big Sur, Maine's Acadia
National Park, North Carolina's Outer Banks, and Florida's
Everglades and coral reefs could all be exposed to devastating
oil spills.

It's time for all of us who care about our coasts and beaches to
draw a clear line in the sand against coastal drilling. You can
do your part by calling your representative today.

Thank you for making your voice heard at this critical time.

Sincerely,

Frances Beinecke
President
NRDC Action Fund

P.S. If you would like to do even more to help us halt Big Oil's
invasion of America's coasts, click here to donate now:
https://secure.nrdconline.org/08/wildlands_campaign_donate3

Thank you. I plan to call first thing in the morning to urge his support for lifting the drilling ban. I know the engineers, and I've done the research to know that there is no compelling reason for opposition and the opposition does nothing to protect our shores. Directional drilling advances make it likely that beachgoers will never see a rig off the Florida coast, yet the vast network of underwater pipes will serve to improve fishing grounds off our coast. Sounds like a win for the country and a win for Florida.
 

Bobby J

Beach Fanatic
Apr 18, 2005
4,041
601
Blue Mountain beach
www.lifeonshore.com
Thank you. I plan to call first thing in the morning to urge his support for lifting the drilling ban. I know the engineers, and I've done the research to know that there is no compelling reason for opposition and the opposition does nothing to protect our shores. Directional drilling advances make it likely that beachgoers will never see a rig off the Florida coast, yet the vast network of underwater pipes will serve to improve fishing grounds off our coast. Sounds like a win for the country and a win for Florida.


I can clearly see the concern for more oil but your argument has two varying sides. The following link shows the other side.

http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/c...ses-potential-threat-to-florida-shores_18161/

Opponents rattle off a list of economic and environmental concerns. They say that since America has less than three percent of the world's supply of oil and gas we'll never be able to produce enough to affect prices in a global economy. Demands are so high abroad right now that it is more profitable to export crude than to process it for use domestically. So the idea that drilling in the eastern Gulf likely will make the run to Sebastian Inlet cheaper is probably unreasonable.
The environmental concerns could also have serious economic repercussions.


I personally feel that the thought of drilling in the gulf for oil to help reduce the cost of fuel is absurd! If we want oil and our focus is to be less dependent then I would perhaps have to look at the issue differently. The bottom line is it will not have any effect on the cost of gas or our dependence. I like what Erika says:

"We don't need to be developing energy sources that put Florida's most valuable economic assets at risk, including our beaches and reefs," agreed Ericka D'Avanzo, Florida Manager for the Surfrider Foundation. "The future of the state's economy depends on protecting and enhancing our natural resources, and on renewable energy research and development. That's the kind of clean business we need."
 

jensieblue

Beach Fanatic
Jun 2, 2005
575
129
78
on a lake in the woods
It is so depressing to go wading in the surf and end up with globs of tar on the soles of your feet. I sure hope this can be stopped. I really cannot envision how the oil companies or whoever is pushing this can guarantee the oil rigs will truly withstand the onslaught of the steady parade of hurricanes marching up the gulf
 

Bobby J

Beach Fanatic
Apr 18, 2005
4,041
601
Blue Mountain beach
www.lifeonshore.com
It is sad that this ban will probably be lifted. The oil fight is a very tough one. If it would be something that would help us I think I would view it differently but for better fishing and lower gas prices? Not gonna happen. I don't mind searching a little harder for my fish.
 

Bobby J

Beach Fanatic
Apr 18, 2005
4,041
601
Blue Mountain beach
www.lifeonshore.com
and I've done the research to know that there is no compelling reason for opposition and the opposition does nothing to protect our shores

I gotta claim BS on this line! Please show me how the opposition does nothing to protect our shores. This is absurd. Here is just one group of opposition that does a lot to protect your shores.

http://www.surfrider.org/whatwedo.asp
 
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