President Bush Tuesday continued pressing members of Congress to lift its ban on offshore drilling for oil. Bush and his allies argue that it will increase domestic production and eventually lower prices. Opponents, mostly Democrats, argue that it would have no effect in the immediate term and could be environmentally ruinous. Should the United States allow offshore drilling? Post your thoughts below.
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