I grew up in the area and it was exciting to think that there...

I grew up in the area and it was exciting to think that there was this resource under our feet. And I know it's a complicated issue. If you think of the bigger picture & thinking of future generations however, do you really want to destroy prime agricultural land(and risk devasting nearby marine ecosystems) for resources we have plenty of in places where very few give two hoots about. If this is done, there's no reclaiming that land back. Some things are bigger than a big green number on an individual's portfolio.