Tester on Energy Independence
Over the weekend, the Billings Gazette ran a pair of op-eds from the U.S. Senate candidates on energy. Two op-eds with two different visions for our energy future in the United States.
Jon Tester asks the most important question in the middle of his piece, calling the energy problem “a crisis of leadership”.
Why is it that Congress and the administration are more intent on putting the profits of big energy companies ahead of the needs of ordinary Montanans?
Tester’s vision for energy independence seeks to end the GOP profit before people plan in favor of solutions we’ve put in place here in Montana. Production tax credits for wind, investment in biofuel and ethanol, a renewable energy standard, new conservation measures, and sensible resource development are concrete proposals to help consumers and restart our economy.
Burns’ thoughts on energy are stuck in the past, with no new ideas. Burns only mentions renewable energy in passing, choosing instead to focus on steps to better line the pockets of his friends and donors in Big Oil.
In my mind, the most important line in Burns’ op-ed is the last:
Republican Conrad Burns of Billings is seeking his fourth six-year term in the U.S. Senate.
After 18 years of Senator Burns we have record prices at the pump and oil company profits. It’s time for a change.
Posted on Monday, August 28th, 2006 at 9:31 am. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.
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