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Also, stripes1776, re my above post: What just happened in this FL agreement was that certain sensitive areas, like the Everglades, will no longer be threatened by drilling -- which is smart, since the fed govt and FL gov are together investing millions to restore the Everglades and recover it as a source of water. And, no drilling can place in or near FL's shoreline and beaches in one area. Also, the rights of one private owner to drill have been purchased by the federal govt, and money was paid by the fed govt to settle a lawsuit over drilling the oil companies have long claimed was delayed.

But, protecting the beaches, tourism and the most sensitive areas of FL's environment is also what GW and Gov. Bush just did, and IMO, they were right to do that, since these are valuable resources. However, there can still be drilling in FL, depending on what happens next -- yet, it will not be in certain areas. Nothing wrong with that, because that is a balanced approach. And, I personally think since these changes, and since 9-1,1 there may be a shift in public opinion in FL, that will pave the way for drilling down the road, in the future -- as drilling still can be done in FL, though not everywhere in FL.

Thanks for your insight and data on what is really happening re not drilling in Floriduh in high impact and tourist areas. When I first heard of this, my thoughts were basically what you have posted re why GW did this. He has given those who care about clean nature their loaf of bread, and soon he will give those of us who want more oil our loaves of bread in the Gulf area.

Since I like clean beaches and water and love to fill up my OJ Simpson Big Bronco with low cost gasoline, it is a double win for me. What a novel concept in politics.

Please ping me when you present the real data re what is really happening re the oil business and GW.