As the situation worsens in the Gulf and one judge - who just happens to have oil stocks and investments - said the government's six month ban on off shore drilling is unconstitutional, I thought it was time to write to the President and my Senators to make sure they were doing everything possible to insure that no further disasters of this kind occur.
My letter to the Senators follows. As always feel free to use all or part when contacting your representatives.
If we the people keep silent, the Washington gang will continue to do whatever the hell they want.
Its Common Sense!
Dear Senator
As the tragedy of the Gulf continues to worsen and with the possibility of hurricanes making this tragedy a probable epic catastrophe, I want to know what you and your colleagues in the Senate are doing to insure that nothing like this occurs in the future.
Specifically, even though there is currently a six month halt to off shore drilling, the reality is that between the influence of the oil companies, their lobbyist and people in power - be they judges, in Congress etc - the drilling will continue. Is Congress going to make it a mandatory law that all primary drilling platforms have two functioning relief platforms ready to take over in case of an emergency, such as the one the nation has been watching for the past several months? Is Congress taking the necessary steps to insure that our coastlines will never again be placed in the jeopardy facing the coastlines of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and possibly Texas?
Please provide the specific measures Congress is enacting to protect our country from greedy oil companies, who care only for profit, not people or environment. The actions and statements of the BP leadership have clearly shown that what is taking place is the Gulf is clearly an embarrassment and financial drain to them, but I have yet to get a sense that they really care about all of the damage - short term and long term - they caused. They just want it over so it can be business as usual.
Is Congress going to protect the citizens of the United States from that greedy/profit mentality? Or, does Congress plan on simply offering words of consolation while doing nothing concrete?
What is being done? How will the measures be enforced? Will the Department of the Interior and the Department of Justice be given the teeth to attack these corporate terrorists who are destroying our country? Look at the damage to the Gulf - this is an act of terrorism because the lack of responsibility on the part of BP is clearly an attack on our country, making it a terrorist act - going to be allowed to continue?
Looking forward to your response.
Michael Wolfe
Showing posts with label Environment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Environment. Show all posts
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Monday, April 20, 2009
Senator Mikulski on Climate Change
I do not remember writing to Senator Mikulski about climate changes, but since I write a lot its a possiblity. Anyway, here is the response she sent, either to me or some one else.
Dear Mr. Wolfe:
Thank you for contacting me about global climate change. It's great to hear from you.
I share your very serious concerns about the threats posed by global warming. I have always been concerned about the effects of global warming on our oceans, forests and wildlife habitats. I understand the broad impacts of climate change on the health of our people and our food and water supply.
That's why I am fighting for a sensible energy plan that includes incentives for new renewable and energy efficient technologies. This plan must decrease our reliance on foreign fossil fuels and significantly reduce global warming pollution.
Most recently I voted for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (P.L. 111-5) which was signed into law by President Obama on February 2, 2009. The ARRA included over $41 billion to improve the way our country uses, produces and conserves energy. I supported this legislation because I believe in a sensible energy plan that promotes alternative energy and energy efficiency and reduces global warming pollution.
I also want you to know that I am proud to be an original co-sponsor of the Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009 (S.5) which calls for legislation to improve the economy and the security of the United States by reducing U.S. dependence on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming.
Again, thank you for contacting me. As the Congress addresses the important issue of climate change. You can be sure that I will continue to fight for measures to reduce pollution and fight global warming.Sincerely, Barbara A. MikulskiUnited States Senator P.S. If I can be of further assistance in the future,please visit my website at http://mikulski.senate.gov/or call my Washington D.C. office at 202-224-4654
Dear Mr. Wolfe:
Thank you for contacting me about global climate change. It's great to hear from you.
I share your very serious concerns about the threats posed by global warming. I have always been concerned about the effects of global warming on our oceans, forests and wildlife habitats. I understand the broad impacts of climate change on the health of our people and our food and water supply.
That's why I am fighting for a sensible energy plan that includes incentives for new renewable and energy efficient technologies. This plan must decrease our reliance on foreign fossil fuels and significantly reduce global warming pollution.
Most recently I voted for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (P.L. 111-5) which was signed into law by President Obama on February 2, 2009. The ARRA included over $41 billion to improve the way our country uses, produces and conserves energy. I supported this legislation because I believe in a sensible energy plan that promotes alternative energy and energy efficiency and reduces global warming pollution.
I also want you to know that I am proud to be an original co-sponsor of the Cleaner, Greener, and Smarter Act of 2009 (S.5) which calls for legislation to improve the economy and the security of the United States by reducing U.S. dependence on foreign and unsustainable energy sources and the risks of global warming.
Again, thank you for contacting me. As the Congress addresses the important issue of climate change. You can be sure that I will continue to fight for measures to reduce pollution and fight global warming.Sincerely, Barbara A. MikulskiUnited States Senator P.S. If I can be of further assistance in the future,please visit my website at http://mikulski.senate.gov/or call my Washington D.C. office at 202-224-4654
Friday, November 28, 2008
Executive Orders
President Bush apparently plans to go out in a blaze of glory - positive or negative depending on your point of view. Evidently he is publishing a series of executive orders that will give the oil & gas companies drilling and exploration rights on Federal lands next to National Parks.
I do not understand why any individual should have that kind of power. Because I do not understand how it works, or why the power ever was ever granted, I decided to write my representatives for some explanations.
The letter follows. As always, feel free to use any part of it when you write to your representatives.
We the people have to make sure that our elected officials are never allowed to have too much power, especially power that could destroy our environment.
Its Common Sense!
Dear Senator
I would appreciate it if you could explain to me just how a president's power of executive orders work. Like many Americans I am very concerned with the reports coming from DC that President Bush will be using executive orders to open up all kinds of energy exploration and drilling on Federal lands next to National Parks. I do not understand why any individual should be allowed the power to make monumental decisions, such as the destruction of the environment, without any oversight. As I said, a brief history of this power, and actions Congress is or should be considering so that no future President can run off half cocked as they are getting ready to leave office.
Along with that, I question why the president should be allowed to grant unlimited pardons to felons and criminals. Its one thing if a person has been found innocent of a crime they were wrongfully put in prison for. However, a presidential pardon is rarely for the innocent. This, like the executive orders for drilling and exploration of natural gas, look like an effort on the President's part to insure that there will be rich individuals to help him with whatever philanthropic plans he has for the future.
No one individual should have that kind of power and I, feel that Congress needs to take action to insure that it never happens again.
Too much power is never a good thing.
I do not understand why any individual should have that kind of power. Because I do not understand how it works, or why the power ever was ever granted, I decided to write my representatives for some explanations.
The letter follows. As always, feel free to use any part of it when you write to your representatives.
We the people have to make sure that our elected officials are never allowed to have too much power, especially power that could destroy our environment.
Its Common Sense!
Dear Senator
I would appreciate it if you could explain to me just how a president's power of executive orders work. Like many Americans I am very concerned with the reports coming from DC that President Bush will be using executive orders to open up all kinds of energy exploration and drilling on Federal lands next to National Parks. I do not understand why any individual should be allowed the power to make monumental decisions, such as the destruction of the environment, without any oversight. As I said, a brief history of this power, and actions Congress is or should be considering so that no future President can run off half cocked as they are getting ready to leave office.
Along with that, I question why the president should be allowed to grant unlimited pardons to felons and criminals. Its one thing if a person has been found innocent of a crime they were wrongfully put in prison for. However, a presidential pardon is rarely for the innocent. This, like the executive orders for drilling and exploration of natural gas, look like an effort on the President's part to insure that there will be rich individuals to help him with whatever philanthropic plans he has for the future.
No one individual should have that kind of power and I, feel that Congress needs to take action to insure that it never happens again.
Too much power is never a good thing.
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