In article >,
"Ms P" > wrote:

> "Omelet" > wrote in message
> news >
> .>
> > I highly recommend it. I was only 8 years old and I've never, EVER
> > forgotten it. It's impressive. I can see why people object to drilling
> > in ANWR, but if the oil companies keep it clean, it should not have much
> > of an impact. We have a lot of oil rigs in Texas hill country in some
> > areas and they really don't make much of an impression.
> >
> > The oil fields near here are some of the most fertile dewberry and wild
> > grape picking fields in the entire area. :-)
> >
> > Plenty of rattlers too so one has to be careful...
> > Peace! Om
>
>
> Have you ever been to an oil drilling site while they're drilling? They
> make a huge mess. That's why the oil companies pay landowners for damages.
> The tundra doesn't repair itself as fast as other places. The damage would
> likely remain for decades.
>
> Ms P

The damage is not necessary. From what I've seen around here lately,
they've truly made an effort to stop that.

Modern tech has changed...
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Peace! Om

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