I understand the whole "jobs" thing,
and the "dependence on foreign oil" thing.
My problem with fracking can be put in a nutshell:
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My neighbors sign a lease agreement, but I don't.
Something goes wrong... ground water is contaminated
My family is S.O.L. - my whole community is S.O.L.
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Followed by
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Property values go down, many people move away
More fracking ensues...
The gas companies go happily along their way
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Then maybe
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NIH and CDC discover birth defects due to fracking chemicals
Gas companies blame the "fracking companies"
Everyone whines "Oh my, how sad "
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One thing I might like... the possibilities for bumper stickers:
Xxxx the FRACKING DRILLING COMPANIES
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FRACKING COMPANIES SUCK GAS
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SHUT UP and EAT YOUR FRACKING SOUP
Unfortunately, there are other issues with such mining, but that's for another day.