Sharon Merchant

I suspect technology and safe guards are more sophisticated than the last time there was a big oil spill. I'm in favor of drilling if there are safeguards against oil slicks on the coast.

Florida should continue a track towards energy independence contributing to the strength of the U.S. I would trust that our leaders can negotiate the safeguards etc. necessary to affect an agreement. These types of efforts which would help the economy and our national security are much more effective than about healthcare. By the way how much is Florida going to have to pay as a Medicaid provider based on this Senate bill?

Please do not support off shore drilling. Most of the Gulf of Mexico near Florida's coast is used by the military and therefore drilling in those areas would endanger national security. Also, accidents do happen and much of Florida's economy is based on tourism, hense beaches. Finally, we need to find alternative fuels that are cleaner for the enviornment.