Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

Regardless, provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Yes, with strict conditions... Links expansion to energy independence, not export profit. Mandates simultaneous scaled investment in renewables, nuclear, and grid modernization. Implements uncompromising environmental safeguards, spill containment tech, and corporate liability enforcement. Incorporates adaptive off-ramps—ceasing expansion if clean energy milestones are met or environmental thresholds breached. Creates a sovereign reinvestment fund (modeled after Norway) that redirects offshore revenues into long-term sustainable infrastructure, innovation, and intergenerational equity.

Yes, but continue to offer government subsidies for use of clean energy until we are able to ween off of the need for fossil fuels.

We should be drilling oil in our own country because then inflation will decrease and people will be able to buy grocceries normally again.

yes, but only in areas where sea life is barren or empty when it comes to animal and species amount.

if the expansion is in our territory and doesn't harm the natural environment and if its a bit restricted it should be ok

No, if it is done in nation then it can help increase America's GDP and help grow profits as a nation.

No, but create incentives for alternative energy usage by oil companies and set slowly tightening limits on usage to 'phase out' oil.

Yes, but keep regulations active to ensure the safety of the workers and do not cause another “Deepwater horizon”

I think they should because it would decrease prices but be super careful here they go so they don't hurt the ocean because climate change is an issue too that everyone is worried about even thought we do stuff where it is our fault.

Yes, but regulate with common sense to provide work place safety, safe environment practices. Become more energy efficient.

Taking from the earth should be allowed if we give back jut as much. and take resources in a limited manner.

No, but offshore drilling already occurring should be reinforced and made more for environmental safety.

I will say bot yes, no . the reason is oil are expensive and it can change the country but if we do more for that we have to loss habitat ( living space).

I say that it's both yes and no because it might lead to the Diggers(Drillers/Miners) to find something very important and mistakenly breaking are disrupting it.

No, and put more regulations in place to prevent disasters like oil spills while maintaining our current oil wells.

The us needs to be oil independent so that we do not have to rely on other countries for oil. If we need to expand offshore drilling to do so, then yes.

I don't think the US should be dependent on other countries for oil, but I believe that the US should spread out their offshore oil rigs, and equally use them less.

Yes, continue it but once we come into and disagreements with other countries in their territory, we shall obey their requests and shut down operations in that drilling site.

Let that be a market decision after the negative externalities are priced into oil through increased taxes and fees on consumers and extractors

Yes, the gas/chemicals are natural and it would lower gas prices tremendously because we are drilling within our land.

depends on the impact of that specific oil well. I support one that provides oil with the least impact on the enviorment

No because if you expand the offshore oil drilling that means your displacing animals that have an environment that is unique to others.

We have lots of oil on land that we can drill but have been shut down because it "ruins the environment", which is true. But if that's really why those drilling spots were stopped, why are we buying oil from countries like Russia? Which by the way which is the direct opponent of the Ukraine, who we are sending various military supplies to to beat russia, which seems to backwards to me.

this is a yes and no question because its only needed if we are running low on oil but the no side would be because it could possiibly or most likely damage the climate even more.

I think that we should work to find alternative energy production, but in that time we maintain our current offshore oil wells safely.

Yes, but promote cleaning resources to keep as much excess oil out of the oceans. Oil production is important to our energy resources in America

no not until they open the south Dakota line back put off shore drilling cost more and and if we open the SD line it would be cheaper and easier.

Yes but pay the foreign countries less, all that money goes to a few families and they don’t help out their country at all.

No, and close down those that are affecting the natural ecosystem. Some may remain in preserved areas.

No, we should try to expand our nations oil drilling just in case we cut ties with the countries we do the business with

yes and no yes becuase we dont want to have to rely on other countires for supplys and also no becuase we will run out faster and worst for the earth.

Yes, as long as they follow all environmental regulations and pay what debt they owe if things go wrong.

Yes, until the electrical infrastructre has been upgraded and secured, plus the addtion of more reliable and renewable sources are added.

Generally yes but it depends on the geographical location.

Yes, and simultaneously build the proper infostructure for renewable energy. We are not ready to abandon fossil fuels.

Its good as is.

No, nationalize energy and boost domestic land oil production.

they shouldnt end it all but it should be limted

No, we should be drilling in our own land!

Yes and no make regulations for oil drilling and provide alternative energy production

Yes but increase environmental oversite

Yes, but inspect oil drilling equipment to minimize oil spilling

No, the US should use our own resources first to remain energy independent

Yes but have strict environmental regulations and attempt to get access to renewable energy as well

Yes to lower high gas prices and that could create revenue for the country by selling oil

Now that gas is so high I’m gonna say yea

YES MORE OIL Gas is expensive fix it

Yes, under strict environmental standards

Yes, but with greater oversight on environmental safety practices

Yes, to the point that we are energy secure.

Yes, but with strict regulation

Yes, until sustainable energy sources are suffiently abundant

No just open US to oil imports and drilling

Yes, but only if we become completely energy independent

It should be up to the companies.

This depends on legitimate need to the country, if we need it yes, if not no.

Yes, but allow states to decide whether they wish to expand or ban drilling.

No, we should transition to more nuclear and sustainable energy sources.

Yes, but increase oversight and prevention of oil spills when it expands

No, encourage alternative energy research and ban the oil lobbiests

Yes but make sure the environment is safe

Maintain our current offshore oil wells

Yes, but Offshore Drilling should be strictly regulated and banned in Environmentally sensitive areas and Major Touristic attractions by the shore.

I am fine with what were doing now

Yes, but do not allow drilling in environmentally sensitive areas

Yes, but impose strict regulations on where to drill

Yes, but drastically increase the fines a company must pay when a accident occurs.

No, Must pay for Renewable energy

Yes, but only if well regulated

yes, just a little bit of expanding while being cautious

only if it's needed.

Yes but with strong oversight

No, but deregulate the energy sector in other areas.

Yes, but with the exception of the environment and species living there

Only if it can be done safely, such as advancements in the technology to prevent another Deepwater Horizon incident.

Yes, but with oversight and ability to respond to a possible oil spill in the area.

Only if they do it in a safe way that is non harmful to the environment

Yes, because it makes gas cheaper; but stop if it kills nature or harms wildlife.

Only if needed to make the US energy independent

Yes, but maintain our current offshore oil wells and also deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources.

If there is more need for jobs, yes, until we can start going nuclear until we can find a better solution.

yes, but it should all be owned by the us the land the mine and the revenue

No, but deregulate the energy sector for existing drilling projects

No, because it would be at the expense of causing damage to the ocean if it does cause damage, and going into other territories or relying on other territories owners. And we should really start putting more effort and incentives towards sustainable energy while only using oil for the necessitates.

Keep at same level