Letter to the Editor
22 June 2010
Original letter (in reply to Virginia cannot allow offshore oil drilling):
Kellen Lauer is misguided in opting to support so-called clean energy in lieu of oil. Citing the gulf disaster only furthers this point. The technology behind clean energy is still developing. Furthermore, the energy transformation for many “green” sources is so low that they are not yet economically viable. For example, solar power only converts less than 10% of the energy it receives.I agree with the fact that we must continue to develop renewable energy sources. But until they meet or exceed the power outputs of oil, we must continue to find sources of oil. We don’t stop driving cars because we see accidents everyday. Neither should we stop drilling because of an oil spill.
Author’s note: This letter was published in an abridged form on February 26, 2010 in the Washington Examiner.
Original letter (in reply to “Sound Bites” segment published June 22, 2010):
If Senator Jon Kyl’s story is true, congress should seriously start considering articles of impeachment on Obama. The President’s sworn duty is to protect this country first and foremost. If Obama is using political manuvering to not secure our borders, he is neglecting the job that people have voted him to do. The Chief Executive is to execute the laws of the land, not write them. If he wanted to do that, he should have stayed a senator.Impeachment is not meant to be an easy process but when the President refuses to do his job, congress needs to get the courage to do the right thing and begin impeachment proceedings. However, time has shown that courage is something that both the executive and legislative branch seem to lack.
Author’s note: This letter was not published.