Yeah, you are right. We will end up exploiting those areas because we have to. I agree with Bill D's assessment of the difference between Gore and Bush. And I agree with Bartholomew that the environmentalists will keep and eye on things.

But in that time we will have to listen to the conservatives complain about the unnecessary expense caused by the environmental concerns. It reminds me of what happened when the asbestos issues surfaced. All I heard from the people around me (conservatives all) was that the liberals were making a mountain out of a mole hill. They complained about the added expense and the unnecessary burden of respirators, moon suits, and industrial hygene experts. It wasn't until their friends began to die that they moderated their tune somewhat.

And Kat, I was ready to jump you for your comments about the oil shale area. It sounded a little too close to "The barren Alaskan plain". *BG*

But then, I'm not a jumping type of person. At least, not that kind of jumping.