While oil prices continue to rise and consumers are paying more than $4.00 at the pump---a majority of Americans support less conservation programs and more drilling. According to a Pew Research Poll 47% of the 2,000 Americans surveyed rate energy exploration a top priority, just 5 months ago only 35% considered energy development a top priority.The poll also discovered that a majority of Americans consider energy supplies more important than environmental concerns, increasing from 54% in February to 60% in June, the number of people that believe that drilling in the Alaska Arctic National Wildlife Refuge also increased.
On Monday, Senator Byron Dorgan, D-ND ducked reporters questions whether he would support lifting the Congressional ban to off shore drilling---74% of Americans support lifting the moratorium on new off shore oil drilling leases.
With the General Elections quickly approaching, the Dems which control the Congress are not listening to voters back home. Voters could hand them their pink slips in November. Democrats have now introduced legislation offering alternatives to driving.
The Transportation and Housing Options for Gas Relief Act of 2008 which would spend tax-payers money to expand public transportation, encourage pay-as-you-go auto insurance, increase more bike paths and walking trails and encouraging Americans to move to more urban areas by offering mortgage incentives.
Many Americans just happen to like living where they do and have no desire to live in cities---Liberals though know whats best for you because we are all just small minded people that can not think for ourselves.
