Liberty: The Senator Responds

I wrote Senator Debbie Stabenow(Democrate of course) of Michigan asking her to not support the Cap & Trade bill. Essentially because I don't want my taxes and utlilities raised. Not to mention it would be nice for businesses and people to actually stop leaving the state. Here is her response and my rebuttal:

Thank you . . .

. . . for contacting me about climate change. I understand your concerns.

While I respect your views, I also recognize the growing scientific consensus about climate change. If left unchecked, the effects of climate change include lower water levels in the Great Lakes, threats to fish and wildlife, diminished ability to grow food crops, and an overall threat to our quality of life. That's why we need a balanced, common-sense approach to this problem.

As Congress considers climate change legislation, I am working with my colleagues, especially from the Midwest, to ensure that the finished product works for Michigan. If the final legislation does not work for our state, I will not support it.

That is why I have been leading efforts in the Senate to create a Clean Energy Development Authority to provide financing for cutting-edge new technologies and create jobs. This financing is absolutely critical so that we do not trade a dependence on foreign oil for a dependence on foreign technology.

It's not enough that we simply use green technologies, we have to make them in the United States. A wind turbine is made of over 8,000 individual parts, and all of those parts can be made in Michigan. That's why I'm working to make green manufacturing a central part of our energy strategy. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act included $2 billion for advanced battery research and manufacturing. It also included a new tax credit to promote the manufacture of renewable energy products.

I believe that by making the right policy choices and the right investments, we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a way that revitalizes Michigan's economy and creates new jobs.

New energy solutions create new jobs and new industries. We are in the midst of an energy revolution that is creating new opportunities for innovation, investment, and invention. At the same time, we are leaving a cleaner environment for our children, and we are breaking our dangerous addiction to foreign oil.

Because of our strong industrial and agricultural sectors, supported by some of the best research universities in the country, Michigan is in a unique position to lead the nation as we transition to a green energy economy. I will continue to fight for a climate change policy that focuses on creating good-paying jobs and strengthening our economy.

Thank you again for contacting me. Please continue to keep me informed about issues of concern to you and your family.

Sincerely,
Debbie Stabenow
United States Senator

DS: SM
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MY RESPONSE
It's not the role of government to follow junk science, then impose these restricting laws on the consumer and businesses. Considering the economic climate of this state, it's absurd you would support such a gross misuse of government for the sake of CONJECTURE and SPECULATION. What you have stated in the other endeavors has nothing to do with the CAP & TRADE Bill. Why would you support something that admittedly is not 100% proven? How do you sleep at night making a decision based on a theory? You are going to impose a policy for greenhouse gases when jobs will be going over seas, and there will be no one left in the state to benefit from such said policy, even it worked!

Businesses and people are leaving this state by the thousands every year (your voters) because they cannot find work. Because businesses refuse to invest in a state that is not business friendly. We need less taxes on the citizens, the consumer, the owners, the businesses.

I cannot and will not support anyone who thinks that raising the rates of utilities so people will not use them in order to appease special interest groups. I'm thoroughly disgusted by this and will not support you. I can't believe you are going support raising taxes!!!

Thank you for your time.