Word on the street for April 7-14

By Staff | Apr 13, 2010

Louis Matamala

What do you think of the government’s decision to allow drilling for oil and gas off the Atlantic and Gulf coasts?

Vera McDonald

Lehigh Acres

“I think it’s a cool decision by the government. It may brings jobs to Florida and that would be good news.”

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Dynetrous Reed

“As long as it doesn’t mess up the eco system, I’m all for it. We need to come up with ways to develop our own energy sources instead of depending for so much overseas.”

Luis Matamala

“I’m afraid it could cause spills which could affect our beautiful beaches. I’m not sure I like this and I am not sure I trust them.”

Vincent Walker

Michelle Myer

“I think drilling is a good idea. We as a nation are too independent on the Middle East countries for oil and with all the energy we use, we should try to get our oil and natural gas from off our own coasts with drilling.”

Michelle Myer

“I am for it. This is what we need to do. We have been too dependent to foreign oil interests, more than we should be.”