Could the oil companies slow down the drilling activities
and give the communities time to adjust to the rapid growth? What is the big
hurry? Or why is it all moving so fast?
When you have schools that can’t house all the new students,
roads that can’t handle the traffic and big trucks, restaurants that can’t
handle all the customers, and stores that can’t keep the shelves stocked, you
would think the growth would slow down some naturally.
People are coming to
North Dakota and getting jobs but then they can’t find a place to live, so some
are just turning around and leaving. Crime is on the rise as well, in some
areas where crime was virtually nonexistent. Along with crime and rising rent, older,
long-time residents are choosing to leave. The face of the community is
definitely changing.
The main idea and theme of the article I found from the Bismarck Tribune for this blog post are
that all the growth and prosperity that come with this oil boom are having
adverse effects on the housing, infrastructure and traffic in the community.
The North Dakota Miracle
From the Institute for Energy Research
June 2012
The You Tube video
I’ve inserted shows a much more positive spin on the oil boom. People are very
proud of what they are doing and happy with the opportunities they have
now. A Geologist even goes so far as to
say, from a scientific stand point, fracking is safe and effective. This video
changed my outlook on the events taking place in North Dakota. I felt much
better about what’s happening there after watching this video. I want good things for North Dakota and the
people there.
My question would be, who made the positive video? Could it be sponsored by an oil company or other entity benefiting from the boom? With all sources, it's important to consider the authorship and the motive, or agenda, behind the piece.
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