Despite having plenty of gas and oil reserves right here at home, state and local governments have failed to utilize them properly resulting in an unprecedented energy crisis throughout the country this winter season. Citizens must hold their leaders accountable for their inaction so no one else has to suffer from inadequate heating during these frigid months ahead.
Dec. 24, 2022 4:36PM
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As temperatures drop and winter approaches, citizens across the country are being asked to turn down their thermostats due to a shortage of gas and oil. While this may seem like an odd request, it is becoming increasingly common as state and local governments struggle to keep up with the demand for energy resources. The reality is that there are plenty of gas and oil reserves here in America, but they are not being utilized properly. The government has failed to take advantage of these resources, leaving citizens without access to much-needed heat during the coldest months of the year. This lack of action has resulted in an unprecedented energy crisis that could have been avoided if only proper measures had been taken earlier on. Unfortunately, this issue is likely to continue as long as governments fail to recognize the abundance of resources available right here at home. It’s a sad truth that many people will be left out in the cold while our leaders remain unable or unwilling to make use of what we already have available. It’s important for citizens to remember that every single outage is a failure on behalf of government officials who should be doing more with what we have here in America. We must hold them accountable for their inaction so that no one else has to suffer from inadequate heating during these frigid winter months.