Everyone has a right to protest, but no cause is so great that it gives someday the right to vandalize, trespass, or endanger people's lives...
Washington Times (11/13/24) op-ed: "With the conflict in the Middle East seemingly escalating daily, we are reminded of the importance of reliable and affordable energy. The potential for volatility in global oil prices has made headlines in recent weeks. But thanks to our world-leading oil and natural gas industry, any economic shock is likely to be softer than it could have been in years past. That’s because the oil and natural gas production boom here at home has led to greater energy security for the United States and the world...From vandalizing precious art to pointing lasers at highway patrol jet pilots, activists and their funders have become emboldened to disrupt our lives and the energy sources that power them. This is not to say that protests should not be tolerated; quite the contrary. Lawful protests have and will always be a cornerstone of our First Amendment rights. Conflating destruction and violence with free speech, however, is dangerous and can have serious implications for the safety and integrity of our nation’s energy infrastructure.
As a reminder, over 60% of our nation’s power comes from conventional energy sources such as oil and natural gas. This is why the American Energy Alliance has launched a campaign called the Pipeline Protection Project. The initiative seeks to hold green activist groups accountable for their efforts to stop the construction and operation of pipelines and other critical energy sources. In doing so, the initiative will shine a spotlight on the malign tactics these groups employ to carry out their mission.
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"Policymakers should prioritize getting the policy right over getting it done quickly. A comprehensive approach to energy permitting reform, which makes the process easier and fairer for all industries while also ensuring strong consumer protections, would best serve the American people and U.S. energy needs."
– James Broughel,
Competitive Enterprise Institute
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