Short-term pain often leads to long-term gain. If we as a country are prepared to
experience some minor pain and inconvenience now, we can prepare the way for
long-term energy policies that will make us a stronger and more secure nation. A good
place to start changing our views on energy is in the debate over drilling in the Alaska
National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Although there are perceived benefits to developing
oil reserves in ANWR, it would not reduce our dependence on foreign oil and there would be very high detrimental effects on the environment and wildlife living in that region both of which would greatly suffer.
The impact of drilling in ANWR, one of the world’s few remaining untainted and
undeveloped areas would be devastating. The fish and wildlife service describe this area
as, “…among the most complete, pristine, and undisturbed ecosystems on earth. Here
coastal lagoons, barrier islands, artic tundra, foothills, mountains, and boreal forests
provide a......
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