And this is a map showing the area to be studied for oil drilling:
And, finally, this is what Rep. Drake says about this oil drilling plan:
Rep. Thelma Drake, R-2nd, said reducing dependence on foreign sources of energy is critical, and "one of the ways that can be done is exploring the natural gas resources that exist off of the coast of Virginia."
Not just any coast of Virginia. She's selling out the very coastal areas of Virginia that she represents! On top of that, with Virginia Beach, Norfolk and the Peninsula in the oil map site line, her coast line is the most critical to Virginia's tourism, shipping, and other related ocean-based industries.
How's this gonna sell in her district?