
With the election coming up I dont understand why Energy is not at the top of everyones platform. This is completely absurd to me. I filled up my car on Friday for $3.49 a gallon. I think a gallon of gasoline has been over $3.00 for over a year, and nobody is doing a damn thing about it. For the first time in my young life I am actually contacing my local Congresswoman. Yes I sent an email to Tammy Baldwin today and I urge everyone to do the same. Here is the content of that email:
Dear Congresswoman Baldwin,
I am new to this voting district, so I cannot say that I supported you in the last election. I know both of my parents have been supporters of you for a long time. I feel like there is a major problem being overlooked by the platforms of all our local and national politicians. That problem being skyrocketing energy costs. I like most of Americans am affected dearly by these increases Especially with the cost of one gallon of gasoline. I have spent the morning reading a little bit about you, and see that you serve on the committee on Energy and Commerce. How has your committee tried to combat these increased costs? I worry that the democratic platform has placed such a high priority on the increased health care costs in this country that they may have lost site of a far more grave issue. I guess I don't understand how from 1980 to 2000 gas prices were some where in the range of $.080 to $1.80. For twenty years they stayed that way. Since 2000 we have seen gas prices nearly tripled. Yet, I watch the debates and hear little mention of what is being done to lower these prices.
I am concerned that there is not a ceiling in sight for these price increases. However, I am far more concerned of what seems to be a lack of concern by those leading this country. I am concerned that your constituents are spending over a $100 a week in order to commute to work, when our economy is as bad as it has been in my memory. In closing I just would like to hear what steps you and I can do to help make a difference on this issue. Or is it time to give up hope, sell my car and learn to ride a bike again?
Sincerely,
Concerned Voter
I guess it is worth noting that I don't even pay for my own gas as I have a company car. However does everyone else feel like this is a problem being kept under wraps by the American public? I dont understand how this isnt issue number one of the American public in the upcomming elections. The way gas prices have gone up in the last 10 years has been absolutely absurd. I for one wonder how much every American is spending on gas per year. I also wonder how our economy would be different right now if that money was being put to some different use.
As a 25 year old, one of my biggest concerns for this country, is the amount of retirees that I will probably have to support in my lifetime. This is quickly becoming just as big of an issue with me. I would like to hear what some of you have to say on this issue?