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Both Sides, Not Just One, Should Be Heard in Fracking Debate

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As readers know, the oil companies don't like me because I want to tax them to get money for our schools. The anti-oil fanatics don't like me because I raise questions about their agenda and misleading pseudo environmentalists about the dangers of fracking 8,000 feet underground.

I would like to see a real public debate between the oil drilling company PXP and the people who want to ban fracking in Culver City. It is a joke to hold so-called workshops, such as Tuesday night’s at City Hall, where only one side is presented.

I would like to see a public debate where the anti-fracking people presented their evidence and PXP could be given a chance to present their evidence. We need honest, legitimate debate. Not hysteria ginned up to scare the public by anti-oil fanatics.

I publicly approved of the settlement made by the City Council and PXP even though I thought the millions of dollars spent on the lawsuit was unnecessary.

I would like to see a public debate on the fracking issue before the city tries to ban fracking and cost millions more in lawsuits that the taxpayers can't afford.

Mr. Zirgulis may be contacted at zirgulisr@yahoo.com