Do You Agree That Our Energy Issues Are A Problem?

Stephanie,

This energy problem is so entangled in politics that I'm afraid neither party has the correct solutions...I know our immediate problem is to reduce the price of gasoline and fuel oil. If we have other countries drilling off our shores for their financial benefit it is rather naive on our part not to do the same...God has blessed us with so many natural resources, that if we don't use them and at the same time care for them we don't appreciate His Goodness and Care! Thanks,   Fran

I'm fortunate, In Colorado there are several groups that will e-mail you every time a bill comes up either at the State level or National level. From these e-mails it's a simple click and your Representative is notified about how you feel on these issues. It also helps that Colorado has many plugged in Representatives who are striving to make our state more reliant on renewable energy. Governor Bill Ritter is really taking the ropes and driving us toward our goals. http://www.colorado.gov/energy/greening/index.asp

Stephanie, thanks for keeping us up to date on the issues.

If it wasn't for greed we would have done the right thing a long time ago.  Get rid of some of the special interest groups that want us drilling up Alaska, and now Yellowstone.....these too should not be allowed.  We need to preserve what we have for your kids and mine, plus our grandkids and their kids.

There is no easy answer, nor will we ever have a majority vote, but at least we can stand up and say enough is enough!!!

Stephanie - Thanks for the reminder regarding the energy bill. I like the feature on the Congress website where you can sign up for a weekly email showing how your elected officials have voted. What a great way to keep track of it! I signed up for it. Left to do it on my own I don't have time. Getting a weekly email will be nice!

Renewable Energy is such an important part of the picture. Americans spend way too much money on utilities. For instance in Michigan many struggle to pay their high gas costs throughout the winter. It is a shame that so much of the monthly budget has to go towards keeping warm....and many are unable to make their payments.

Renewable Energy policy will help make housing more affordable for all and the bonus is that it will help save our environment!

Thank you for yet another post with an informative and timely topic....

 adam

I could not agree with you more Stephanie!  That is a short sited view to think that we can table this discussion or not pursue alternative forms of energy because we still have another 100 years of coal left!

Scary! ....love your picture too!