we will have to get our energy from somewhere. Right now, too much of our oil comes from unstable regimes hostile to the United States"some of what we spend on Middle Eastern oil ends up funding global terrorist operations. Blocking OCS development will only exacerbate this national security threat.

Alaska is not unique in seeking to tap offshore riches. Other nations, notably Norway and the United Kingdom, have been developing oil and gas offshore in harsh northern climates for decades. The production of these resources has helped maintain global energy supplies, has created thousands of jobs in those countries, and has generated tens of billions of dollars in revenue for those governments.

The U.S. has long supported offshore oil and gas development in other countries. The Obama administration is even offering political and financial support for Brazil to develop its offshore oil fields.

The responsible development of Alaska’s OCS is essential and should be part of the administration’s energy plan.

Mr. Parnell, a Republican, is governor of Alaska.

Can't have that! It would appear to be supporting S. Palin's ideology and that's verboten. It appears that we will be held hostage to political correctness, the Left, and Greenpeace.