Drilling in ANWR

Authors note: this essay is on the ANWR and why we should or shouldn't drill for oil there

Oil. It’s a big need in the United States. There is a need for oil in almost every country, and the U.S.A uses the most oil in the world every year. I think that the U.S.A could use a lot more oil, but at the same time we could also start using more electric cars.

One of the first things I will talk about is the environment, and how it will change the ANWR. Even right now the ANWR is very small and if we start to drill it this isolated area it will become smaller and the land will be weaker because it is open and non populated area. The U.S.A uses around 30% of all the oil used in one year, and if we were allowed to drill in the ANWR it would only give us about 3% of what we need. So that means we have to get 27% of the oil we need from different countries, and that could make the countries mad at the U.S.A and may make us a target for wars.

At the moment the U.S.A does not have one of the best economies, and I think if we (U.S.A) were to drill in the ANWR that it would help just a little with money and such, even If it only gives the united states around six months  worth of oil. Also if the government were to start drilling in the ANWR it would help the economy a ton by creating lots and lots of jobs. But at the same time drilling in this area would cost money, because you have to pay for the machines, the transportation to get to the ANWR and finally you have to pay the workers.

Throughout this whole essay we have been talking about the economy, and if we should drill or not but I think we should talk or ask the native people and the people who live inside the ANWR. While I was reading an article on the drilling in Alaska and if they should or not be drilling for oil in the ANWR, I saw a part that said most native people say it is ok but it would be better if they do not. Out of the few towns inside the ANWR lots of the people say it is fine just as long as it will not affect their life, but there are still a couple of them saying it’s not ok and that’s fine.  

Although the U.S.A could use more oil, if we used more electric cars we would not need all the extra oil. With this being said, I think it would be ok for the U.S.A to drill for oil, because it will open up jobs and lesson the debt we are in.

being brave

Authors Note: my friend told me to reed this book, and it was good so i decided to write the essay on it.

                The novel The Big Field by Mike Lupica is a great story that takes you through the life of a kid who just wants to play ball. Over the course of this baseball story, he notices there is more to life than baseball and needs to know if baseball doesn’t work out, he should always have a back-up plan.

                This book really made me think of my life. I want to play a professional sport but I know if I can’t get my goal, I need to have something in mind to do for a living and expect failure. About 99% of athletes as kids don’t make it pro. Anybody can do anything they imagine if they put their mind to it, no doubt. If everyone could achieve their dreams without working, there would be too many professional sports players in the world. That’s why you have to be elite to play a professional sport.

                When Hutch’s life gets tough, he has to be really strong.  Maybe people feel bad for him because his mom already died, and his dad is in the hospital. He is really brave and strong while living with his harsh uncle. If he wants to exceed in his baseball career, he needs to move back in with his dad, and he knows it. Every practice goes by, Hutch not showing for any of them. Hutch needs to be brave and strong though because in the end, his dad is going to be okay.

                Around 9/10 of kids don’t want to play shortstop because the balls are hit the hardest at them. Not Hutch though he likes it. Those same kids are the ones who don’t want to be the one in a clutch situation making the play because if they screw up, it could very well cost his team the game that is why they don’t play shortstop. Hutch is somewhat like me. I always want to be in a key situation to make the big play. I don’t worry about screwing up because if I do, I know I’ll be able to calm down  afterwards.

                In life, you always need a back-up plan. If you don’t have one your life takes a drop like a roller coaster at Six Flags. I hope that never happens to me, because I don’t  know what I would do without a back-up plan.