The Alaska natives are not in agreement on the ANWR act. The Inupiat are in favor of it and talk about jobs; the Gwich'in are against it and talk about heritage and quality of life. In this world today, given our yearnings for peace and sustainability, which view do we lend more credence? Especially when we know that the day is coming when we have to turn to alternative means of combustion and commerce. I don't believe for a moment that bright inventive minds are not out there.

robomatic, I am aware that, like you, more Alaskans than not favor the drilling. My position is that if we do *not* drill now, we will not have committed an irrevocable act. If the day ever comes that we *must* have more oil, hang the consequences, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge will still be there for development. That day has not arrived.