The vote for off shore drilling that passed the Republican-controlled Congress is a clear indication of how the Republicans view problems. Republican Deborah Pryce (OH-15) and her Republican Party believe that it is fine to destroy our beaches, marine life, and the ocean in order to help their big oil contributions drill for oil. According to HR 4761 ( Title: To provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources on the outer Continental Shelf, and for other purposes.), the Republicans passed a bill to allow drilling off the coast. This allows those Republican-friendly oil companies a free admission to our entire coastlines. Rep. Pryce voted in favor of the bill.
What is so wrong with this type of legislation?
1. It gives the oil companies the right to drill anywhere on the coast.
2. It does not put any pressure on the American automakers to produce more energy efficient cars. (FYI: Europe is far ahead in creating cars that use less gasoline and are better for the environment.)
3. This legislation rewards Republican donors. Deborah Pryce and the Republican Party are the major benefactors from the oil company contributors and their PACs.
4. This legislation will cause pollution of our waterways, destruction of animal life, and destruction of our beaches.
This bill, just like the other Republican plan to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, shows that Republicans are more interested in catering to the needs of their campaign contributors rather than helping their constituents.