Federal Car Crushing Program -- 911 for car lovers

[CudaChick1968]

Maybe this needs to be in the Political forum but I'm not a member of it and choose not to be. However, I think this is important enough for all of us as it potentially threatens our beloved hobby. They're trying again!!!

* * *



[FONT=Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif]From:[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif]SEMA Action Network [/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif]Date sent[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif]12/29/2008 10:12:37 am [/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif]Subject:[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif]Urgent Action Alert: Oppose Federal Vehicle Scrappage Program [/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]To view this email as a web page, please follow this link[/FONT]

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​

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Terms under which this service is provided to you: sema.org/disclaimer[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]SEMA's mailing address: 1575 S. Valley Vista Dr., Diamond Bar, CA 91765[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Copyright 2007. Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA)[/FONT]



http://echo.bluehornet.com/hostedem...423149981&ch=D3159055750A1B0C70E9E946B799542A

 

[pettybludart]

Say it isn,t so!!

 

[fstfish66]

send all the chevys there,,no one will care,,

this movement comes up every now and a gain,,, there are people outthere fighting it every day,,,

 

[CudaFS1]

We need to support the people out there fighting for our hobby, by flooding the politicians with E-mails, telling them why it's a bad idea.

sema action network is one of the groups out there fighting.