Fracking: A boon or a bust

One of my concerns these days is the single focus on MONEY. It seems that there are increasing numbers of people who will stop at nothing to amass wealth.

While the effects are being debated, I have not seen a valid argument in favor of Fracking that will justify what I consider to be inevitable destruction to our earth. I shall predict that within my lifetime, we shall see irreversible, dramatic and costly effects to our health and our water.

I am not particularly concerned that the resulting natural gas is causing a work stoppage in the coal industry but that is one more effect.

Do you consider yourself informed? What are your concerns or why do you lack concerns for Fracking? Would you want it in Maryland? Should it be allowed anywhere?