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Dear Mr. President:
Since I am reading online that you are
on the verge of making a statement about Keystone XL and also have a
visitor from Canada attempting to sell the continuation of the
pipeline to your Administration, I am writing to suggest that “Walk
softly and carry a big stick” is sometimes the best approach.
Fortunately our domestic production of oil is at an all time high. We
do not really need to continue subsidizing the wealthy who are in
business to sell fuel.(1.) We don't need to threaten Canada, but we
do need to defend our nation against the threats to environment that
the pipeline and its burden of bitumen, diluted by some hydrocarbon
as a solvent, is certainly a safety hazard.
You know already that both Arkansas
(2.) and North Dakota (3.) have experienced obnoxious spills that
endanger people, creatures and ecosystems. Beyond that people in
Texas (3.) are objecting to the use of eminent domain in places that
are worthy of protection too.
Going back to your earlier support of
trains as transportation I know that you really do have the best
outcome in mind for us all. Yet you have so many challenges dealing
with Congress and other human concerns that I want you to know that
environmentally responsible citizens want to continue to admire your
Administration for taking the courageous path to a better future.
Thanks to you and your office staff for
taking the time to read my brief note with the following references
to news media sources.
Sincerely,
Patricia M. Berg
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