OK how about we accept for the sake of argument we cannot drill our way out of the dependence on foreign oil...how about showing some progress by allowing pursuit of what apparently is an abundant resource...you know like Putin is doing in Russia.

A golden opportunity to make a mark on the world of energy...creating more jobs...sending a signal to our enemies world wide we do not need their oil...starting perhaps a new industrial revolution that would go a long way toward getting this country on track.

Now even for you Obama loyalists, are you not interested in why this option is not being pursued.

btk