Oppose Federal “Cash for Clunkers” Program. Washington lawmakers are drafting a large economic stimulus package to help create jobs and rebuild infrastructure. They want to include a nationwide scrappage program which would give U.S. tax dollars to consumers who turn-in older cars to have them crushed, as a misguided attempt to spur new car sales. The lawmakers need to scrap this idea.
The stimulus package is being drafted right now. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) wants to introduce the bill on January 6 and have it approved by Congress by January 20, so that President Obama can sign it into law after he is inaugurated.
Contact House Speaker Nancy Pelosi IMMEDIATELY To Oppose Cash for Clunkers!
Call: 202/225-0100
Click here to send an electronic message:
http://speaker.house.gov/contact/
Talking Points
Oppose the Use of U.S. Taxpayer Dollars for Cash for Clunkers
• I am [calling/writing] to urge lawmakers not to include a “Cash for Clunkers” provision in the economic stimulus bill. Owners who turn in vehicles for crushing would receive a “minimal” payment to purchase a new car. This is a misguided attempt to spur car sales and claim that the country’s air quality or fleet fuel mileage is being improved.
• “Cash for Clunkers” programs threaten enthusiasts nationwide with the loss of valuable parts and parts-cars for repair, restoration, and customization projects. The programs also risk destroying classic, historic and special-interest vehicles, our American heritage.
• Cars turned in for scrappage often barely run, or are rarely-driven second or third vehicles that have a minimal impact on overall fuel economy or emissions.
• “Cash for Clunkers” programs will reduce the availability of affordable transportation and repair parts used by low-income drivers. It will also compete with the Salvation Army, the Purple Heart and other charities that rely on vehicle donations to raise money.
• “Cash for Clunkers” ignores better policy options. If Congress wants to act, support for repair and upgrade is a better choice and a win-win for consumers, dealers, manufacturers and repair shops. Significant emissions and fuel economy improvements can be achieved in older vehicles through relatively simple and inexpensive means: repaired/replaced exhaust systems, tune-ups, etc.
• We hope we can count on you to reject “Cash for Clunkers.” Thank you for your consideration on this very important matter.
Please send a quick note and/or a copy of your message to Speaker Pelosi to:
E-mail: briand@sema.org
Fax: 202/783-6024
Typical left-coast, liberal, looney bulls**t! Now they want to attack our collector cars! Can’t someone just throw a bucket of water on Pelosi and then she’ll melt and go away. Why do so many folks think that they should depend on the government for anything? All they ever do is make things more complex, expensive, and slow.
Yes, write, call, email your local representative.
David
By David W. Allison. January 5th, 2009 at 5:19 pmI did my part!
By fordracer08. January 4th, 2009 at 6:17 pmMaybe someone needs to trade Nancy in. She’s a clunker!!
By jpony. December 31st, 2008 at 11:43 amPlease, like Queen Nancy I. has ever listened to anyone besides the DNC before. It would be more effective if everyone does their part by writing their representatives from their own district. At least they listen, especially since if they don’t, they risk re-election.
By bassman97. December 31st, 2008 at 10:30 amI did my part!
By ZephyrZ7. December 30th, 2008 at 8:31 am