Tuesday, August 16, 2005

Republicans MIA

One of the most perplexing things to me about the last five years of uncontested Republican control of the US government is this: why are Republicans MIA on environmental issues?

Republicans have traditionally defended our national park systems, protected hunting and fishing lands, and put partisanship aside to pass clean air and water laws.

What the hell has happened during the Bush reign?

Mercury laws have been weakened.

Energy bills have been passed encouraging coal use (the heat-source of cavemen).

Clean air laws have been weakened.

Our national parks are under assault with budget cuts, drilling plans, and privatization schemes.

Why aren't Republicans up-in-arms about fish too contaminated to eat?

Why aren't Republicans up-in-arms about oil drilling plans in Alaska?

Why aren't Republicans up-in-arms about global warming?

Why aren't Republicans up-in-arms about asthma levels among children in our cities?

Why aren't Republicans working with Democrats to defend the clean air and water acts?

Why aren't Republicans encouraging renewable energy generation?

Why, in other words, are environmentally concerned Republicans rolling over for Bush on environmental issues?

The only Republican I see consistently upholding their principles on the environment is John McCain.

I don't understand what has happened.

Protecting our parks for future generations is a virtue is it not?

Aren't Republican Christians concerned about proper stewardship of God's creation?

What is it that I am missing?

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