MAIL CALL: Climate-Change Bill will cost everyone

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June 29, 2009

Anonymous The Athens Daily Review Mon Jun 29, 2009, 10:18 PM CDT

I awoke this morning and felt as if a great burden had been lifted from my shoulders, The world has been saved!!! (sarcasm)

The U.S. house passed a climate change bill yesterday by a vote of 219 to 212 after 300 pages of amendments were passed out only hours before the vote.

The legislation mandates reductions in greenhouse gases, puts emission limits on industry, and puts tighter restrictions on coal.

(Note the word Mandate) meaning-- To make mandatory, as by law; decree or require:

Not to worry, President Obama said and I quote (the big polluters will pay the cost of this bill) the average individual will pay approximately the cost of a postage stamp per day. (get real)

Who are the big polluters — The energy companies (oil, gas, electric, coal) Industrial companies (steel, plastic, glass, anyone who uses energy to produce a product) Others (farmers, ranchers, trucking companies, construction companies, and individuals who drive back and forth to work.) I am sure I left some out but I think you get the picture.

If you are not associated with or use any of the above products or services it will only cost you the price of a postage stamp per day. (a Small price to pay to save the earth)

However if you are associated with and/or use products and/or services from any of the above you are one of the big polluters and all cost from these Mandates will be passed down to the consumer. (you & me)

This bill will go to the Senate next and if they pass it, it will go to Senate-House conference committee, they may make small changes and send it to the president. When he signs it, it will be the law of the land like it or not.

We can stop this: Write and/or call the U.S. senate, the House of Representatives, the White House, your state and local elected officials and let them know how you feel about this enormous back door tax bill. Ask for their help in defeating this bill.

Jerry B. Phillips

Athens

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