“act dingell” petition drive nears the quarter-way-mark

I haven’t brought it up here in a while, but our petition to John Dingell continues to attract new signatures from constituents who, like us, want for him to take the threat of global warming more seriously. In fact, all we need is one more signature to reach the 250-mark. If you haven’t signed yet, please do. It only takes a minute and you don’t have to add any thoughts of your own unless you want to. It’s always nice, though, when people invest the time while signing to address Dingell personally. Here, for example, is a comment left today:

Dear Congressman Dingell, I’m glad you are taking the issue of climate change seriously, and we are depending on you to take a leadership role in this fight. This problem is of a magnitude much greater than anything we have ever faced before, and that is no hyperbole and no exaggeration. We must act now, and we must take bold action. Nothing less than the viability of the planet is at stake. This problem will require action on many fronts. A boost in CAFE standards is only a preliminary step, but a necessary one. Please rethink your position on this issue. The hike in fuel economy standards you call for is far too timid a step. And we must insist that renewables play a larger role in the production of energy. Please rethink your stance on that issue as well. I applaud your call for a gasoline tax. I think a 10 cent per year increase in the tax on a gallon of gas, each year, every year implemented over a 20-year period is a better, more politically viable policy than the idea of an immediate 50 cent per gallon increase. But whichever one you choose, please be strong and bold in championing the cause. It is not enough to say you’re in favor of a tax. You must spearhead the effort. As a loyal constituent of yours, I am counting on you for leadership on this issue of unprecedented seriousness and urgency. Thank you, David Gurk – Ann Arbor

But, like I said, you don’t need to write anything if you don’t have the time. All you need to do is sign your name.

Also, if you’ve already signed, I’d appreciate it if you would take a moment to send the Act Dingell link to your friends, family members, fellow students, co-workers, etc. Those of us who started this campaign feel very strongly about it, and we’d really like to reach 1,000 signatures while there’s still time for Dingell to step up and lead on this issue. Thank you.