A Pipeline to Wealth?

     We have already discussed in class the ramifications of such a pipeline, but while searching for an article on which to write this blog i came across a man making a case for Texas by proposing a pipeline to increase the money making ability of this state. It was interesting to read his issues and how he explained that in order for Texas to retain its wealth and maintain our money making abilities we MUST build this saving grace of for our beloved Texas. It was also interesting to note that at the very end of the article it is noted that he is a member of the Texas Railroad Commission, which is a main contributing commission to this project. Would this not mean that the writer of this argument clearly stands to gain from this building project? I appreciate a good emotional appeal to readers just as much as the next guy, but this just seems a little too loose around the edges for my taste. While trying to convince the rest of the populace to support this pipeline and making valid points that this would increase revenue he fails to mention that more likely than not only certain big name companies will stand to gain any REAL monetary value from this business venture. Neither does he mention what possible environmental impact this construction project could have. I might have believed him if not for his failing to reference these issues.