Want to get Congress to see reason?

[Camino LS6]

http://drivecongress.com/

Use it.

And, spread the word.

[Oracle of Delphi]

What is sad is they want you to put your zip code in to find out who your elected officials are, the sad part is if you don't know who they are already and that you didn't already contact them! Shameful!

[Camino LS6]

My post over there:

As the owner of a small business which requires the use of light-duty trucks to operate, as well as an auto enthusiast, I strongly oppose the ill-conceived legislation pending which unrealistically increases fuel economy standards.

Mandates like this are myopic and reactionary and ignore both the issue of feasibility and the negative side effects. Legislators should resist the knee-jerk tendency to use mandates and regulations to address our energy needs in this country. Rather, they should incentivise the push toward alternative fuels and propulsion technologies.

C.A.F.E. is all the example required to see how such regulation is doomed to failure. Unintended consequences are the legacy of such action along with the failure to attain the results desired. A far better approach would be to encourage the inventiveness of the American people, free their creativity, and support such endeavors economically if positive results are the goal. Please don't lean on the failed strategies of the past.

Opportunities abound in all areas of energy supply and consumption to increase our efficiency and energy independence. However, we will never conserve our way out of the current situation. As a matter of national security I urge you to think beyond the existing parameters and make alternative energies the main priority.

The last thing we need to do is to encumber our dwindling manufacturing base with any further draconian restrictions and our citizens with any more social engineering. A free nation is at its most innovative when allowed the latitude to create independent solutions. Encourage those.

Freedom always trumps regulation.

[Camino LS6]

All of my elected officials now have a copy. :AH-HA_wink:

[ehaase]

Anyone who does not wish to see CAFE standards increased should also lobby their Congressman and Senator to allow more drilling in Alaska and offshore and to allow more construction of refineries. If Americans are to continue driving trucks, SUV's, and larger cars, the oil has to come from somewhere.

Edited May 26, 2007 by ehaase

[Oracle of Delphi]

All of my elected officials now have a copy. :AH-HA_wink:

Even Arlen?

[Drew Dowdell]

Anyone who does not wish to see CAFE standards increased should also lobby their Congressman and Senator to allow more drilling in Alaska and offshore and to allow more construction of refineries. If Americans are to continue driving trucks, SUV's, and larger cars, the oil has to come from somewhere.

oil supply isn't the problem causing the current run up in fuel costs.

[Camino LS6]

Even Arlen?

Yes, even Arlen. In fact, his automated response was the first to arrive in my mailbox. We'll see if any of them make a real response (on topic instead of form letter).

I'll post any that I get.

[gm4life]

This is excellent I think we should push for economy but it should come about by demand of the cosumers and also the manufactors. If people want to drive 15mpg Tundra's (wink wink) let them.