"They Are Getting Nervous"

I just received a considerably lengthy letter from my U.S. Congressman, John Boccieri. In this tome he tries to explain why he supports the American Clean Energy and Security Act (also known as the "Cap and Trade" bill). I just have a few questions.

This is the second time he has written this letter to his constituents. Why does he bother with the paperwork? I didn't realize we were that important to him. Why didn't he bother to meet with his constituents even one time in a face to face meeting in a town hall this past August? He had the time. He could have explained all of this to thousands. But he chose not to come out of hiding and meet in such a gathering.

He is constantly talking about how this bill will create "green jobs." Name them. Congress is real good at dreaming up solutions to problems that they created (like dependence on foreign oil), but the letter never lays out any specifics on what those "green jobs" would be.

Mr. Boccieri--when was the last time the U.S. Congress actually created an industry? Actually created jobs--other than government jobs in which paper is shuffled around? Did Congress create the auto industry? The banking industry? The housing industry? The oil/natural gas/coal industry? Or any other industry? Did Congress EVER create a useful product?

No. A free people unshackled by burdensome government created all those things in a free market. But Congress sure can regulate all of the above, tax it, confiscate it, or drive it right out of business. They're good at that--their track record proves it. Mr. Boccieri--save your breath and your paperwork. The best thing you can do is urge your pals in Congress to get out of the way of a free people. And get out of Congress while you're at it.

The fact that you're sending me this letter for the second time in six months tells me that maybe your constituents are not convinced. Maybe you're getting nervous about your job security. Maybe you should be. . . .