Hi Carey9.  Well, you are right about one thing.  I have never been to ANWR; at least not yet.  But I do plan to go so I can see it firsthand.  And I do believe, as you suggest, that going there will  help me see things more clearly.  There is always  more to learn through reading, conversing, thinking, and first hand experience.  But then you went on to suggest that I can't think for myself,  with your line about "believing everything the news tells you".   I was shaking my head at that one.  Yes, my critical thinking skills can always improve, as I am, no doubt, a work in progress.  But holy cow man, putting me down without knowing anything about me? Really?   Before you deride someone you should probably do your homework.  Curt Pollock, Anchorage, AK