Congress Needs to Put it all Together Fast

It’s pretty clear that a lot of people have a problem with Waxman’s bill and many do not believe in global warming. Not having read the bill yet, or seen a summary of its contents, I reserve the right to withhold judgment on its merits. I have heard opinions from the “other side”, those representing concern about global warming, and they fear the bill doesn’t go far enough. It sounds like a compromised bill meant to satisfy everyone, that ends up satisfying no one. Congress better do something soon.

We desperately need leadership and direction to tackle the big three issues: Climate, Health, and the Economy. Designing and implementing a new energy system will create a lot of manufacturing jobs. Making the air healthier to breath and our water sources cleaner will result in a healthier population, which will lower health care costs. The economy needs a new industry that can’t be exported overseas, and installing and maintaining a new power grid system will employ a lot of people in their communities. Do millions of unemployed Americans care whether they work for the government or a private energy company? I doubt it. A job is a job.

It is up to Congress to put the package together and put Americans back to work fixing the problems. Bickering over the details, and the effect changes will have on our current way of life, will not get the job done. Change is inevitable. All change is not bad. Having your own windmill and/or solar panel on your roof to power your home is probably the most independant you can be. Selling power back to the grid is priceless.