Thousands Plan to Protest Keystone Pipeline

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Here is a summary of a peer-reviewed scientific study that outlines the environmental issues that are created by oil sands mining:
http://viableopposition.blogspot.com/2010/09/athabasca-river-how-many-politicians_07.html
The halo of contamination around the mine site is at least 50 kilometres in diameter and is impacting Aboriginal settlements downstream from the operations.

Steve Thompson of ME 9:09PM October 26, 2011

The article states "The issue affects several heartland states like Nebraska, which Obama barely won in 2008."
Please note Obama did not win Nebraska in 2008. Senator McCain won with 56.53% of the vote. Nebraska and Maine award electoral votes to winners within Congressional districts with the overall winner statewide getting the other two electoral votes (five total electoral votes). Obama did win in the second Congressional district by a very slight percentage so he won one electoral vote. McCain won the other four.

Independent Voter of NE 7:47PM October 26, 2011

This is probably one of the most important decisions that Obama will make before the election. Either we pick up the economy by meeting current energy demands or suck up to Greenies born with a silver spoon in their mouths. If the license is not granted now it certainly will by the day after the Republican president is sworn in. Even the airline industry is questioning biofuel efforts, and, have we not already lost enough of our national treasure backing failed solar energy?

Frank from Florida of FL 8:39PM October 25, 2011

It's not enough to protest just the pipeline!
We must protest the puppet master himself who hired lobbyist Broderick Johnson and plans to sign the Presidential Permit.
Barack Obama has become an enemy to the earth and water as any republican in the White House.
It's time he's treated as such!

Malinda Frevert of NE 4:07PM October 25, 2011

Should the US increase imports of tar sand oil from Canada?
Looking for well researched "pro" and "con" arguments about whether or not to build the Keystone XL pipeline and import more tar sand oil into the US from Canada?
ProCon.org a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit has compiled a list of general reference and "pro" and "con" information.
Help make up your own mind by viewing the research here: http://alternativeenergy.procon.org/view.answers.php?questionID=001628

Jeff of CA 3:59PM October 25, 2011