Continuing his commitment to recovery efforts in the Gulf of Mexico, Governor Charlie Crist today called a Special Session of the Florida Legislature from July 20, 2010 through July 23, 2010, to address a constitutional amendment banning offshore drilling in Florida waters.
This is a logical next step to the repeated calls by local and county governments to permanently address the issue of offshore oil drilling along the Florida coastline. The timing could not be more appropriate as a full page ad ran today in the Miami Herald signed by the People of America's oil and natural gas industry claiming a" commitment to safety and America's energy future".
With judges ruling in favor of the oil industry and elected officials apologizing to them, this action can come none to soon. It is hoped that the current political rivalries will be moved aside to address this critical issue for the benefit of all Floridians.
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OK, so we ban offshore drilling. Where exactly do we get our oil? Buy more from the Middle East? Drill off other country's coasts. Mr. Crist has offered no alternative and is simply pandering. Please.
Sure John, let's continue to look backwards instead of making a commitment to alternative energy. If we keep down the fossil fuel mega-consuming path, other events will make the BP oil gush look like a drop in the pot.
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