The U.S. Senate is debating a piece
of legislation some refer to as Cap and Trade. You may
have heard it called Climate Change legislation, ACES,
or the Energy Bill. While there is confusion surrounding
what to call this legislation, let there be no confusion
as to what this legislation will do to America.
For the following reasons, CountryMark opposes Cap and
Trade legislation.
(1) Cap and Trade will eliminate
two million American jobs. It is estimated
in Indiana alone, 60,000 jobs will be the casualty of
Cap and Trade. At a time when the American economy is
struggling, Congress wants to pass Cap and Trade legislation
that cost jobs.
(2) Cap and Trade will increase gasoline and
diesel prices. It’s estimated that fuels
will cost an additional 77 cents per gallon under Cap
and Trade. Higher fuel costs are hard on everyone. They
are hard on families. They are hard on companies. And
they cripple the American trucking industry.
(3) Indiana electric bills will DOUBLE under
Cap and Trade. Are you prepared to pay twice
as much to heat your home?
(4) Cap and Trade makes American businesses
less able to compete globally. When you increase
energy costs, you increase product costs. For example,
under Cap and Trade, it will cost an additional $80
per acre to grow corn. This burden will be devastating
to American farmers. What impact will higher grocery
bills have on low income families trying to feed their
children?
(5) Cap and Trade will have minimal impact on
the environment. Scientists agree that Cap
and Trade legislation will decrease global temperatures
by one half of one degree over the next 100 years. Is
that outcome acceptable given the numerous negative
aspects of Cap and Trade legislation?
Take action now. America needs
to hear your voice. Speaking up as a private
citizen can have a profound effect on the ultimate outcome
of this key public policy decision. Let’s make
our voices heard on this critical issue.
Ask your U.S. Senator to vote
NO on Cap and Trade. THE COSTS ARE TOO GREAT -- THE
RETURNS ARE TOO SMALL! |
