Long-Awaited Bill on Climate Change

Senator John Kerry proposed a bill stating that by 2020 our carbon emissions will be cut by 17%, which can make a tremendous difference. The bill also includes that it would calm down the offshore oil-drilling, which could start alot of controversey with the oil drillers in the Gulf of Mexico, for example. States are now allowed to veto the bill only if they can prove it poses as a risk. Since Obama had made plans cutting back on the drilling restrictions, he backs up Mr. Kerry the whole way through. As stated by Mr. Obama, "The challenges we face - underscored by the immense tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico - are reason to redouble our efforts to reform our nation's energy policies." I think this bill needs to be one of the first in line, besides the Immigration law. This bill can put polluters accountable for there actions in dirting our country, could possibly create many jobs for the next generations, end America's addiction to foreign oil, and overall keep our planet healthier. Since there is an election coming up in the year and the Immigration law is at the top of the agenda, the luck for this bill to be looked at and maybe even passed, is very rare. I feel that if we do not look at this bill soon then another oil spill could happen, therefore wasting oil, time, money, and ruining more ocean life. Also making big factories pay for excessive carbon emissions is a good thing; they should definitely be paying for the damage done to the o-zone layer. Cutting back on carbon emissions and offshore drilling for the US is like trying to stop smoking tobacco- its going to be a long hard fight; but if we stick with it, our planet can be ten times better and cleaner not just for us, but for our children's children.