Soon-to-be ex-governor of Alaska Sarah Palin thinks it’s time to give the White House and cap-and-trade proponents a piece of her mind. Most of the time it’s the media that writes about her and her family, attacking them, making jokes at their expense. From her article in The Washington Post, the governor stays focused on the message and reminds readers of her great state:
I am deeply concerned about President Obama’s cap-and-trade energy plan, and I believe it is an enormous threat to our economy. It would undermine our recovery over the short term and would inflict permanent damage.
American prosperity has always been driven by the steady supply of abundant, affordable energy. Particularly in Alaska, we understand the inherent link between energy and prosperity, energy and opportunity, and energy and security. Consequently, many of us in this huge, energy-rich state recognize that the president’s cap-and-trade energy tax would adversely affect every aspect of the U.S. economy.
There is no denying that as the world becomes more industrialized, we need to reform our energy policy and become less dependent on foreign energy sources. But the answer doesn’t lie in making energy scarcer and more expensive! Those who understand the issue know we can meet our energy needs and environmental challenges without destroying America’s economy.
It really boils down to this:
We have an important choice to make. Do we want to control our energy supply and its environmental impact? Or, do we want to outsource it to China, Russia and Saudi Arabia? Make no mistake: President Obama’s plan will result in the latter.
For so many reasons, we can’t afford to kill responsible domestic energy production or clobber every American consumer with higher prices.
After her resignation takes effect later this month, expect her to write more and appear on TV more. She is not the type to sit idly by and watch the liberals destroy this union. Best of luck, Gov. Palin.
