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| Pat Toomey, career politician |
Dear Senator Toomey,
I know you care nothing for the global warming that is taking over our planet, but I thought I would try to convince you to support the Paris Climate agreement along with the entire rest of the world. The U.S. is really not looking good when it is the only nation standing outside the agreement, and doing nothing nationally to stop global warming. Knowing this and that the rest of Republican America is with you, I can’t help but think Republicans care nothing for their children, grandchildren, and into the future. What would make anyone think otherwise?
Global warming is the greatest crisis in our lifetime. It needs your attention. One way to address this crisis would be passing a law stating the United States will remain in the Paris climate agreement despite what Mr. Trump wants. (who by the way knows nothing about global warming).
A difficult, but meaningful way to do this would be to cosponsor S.Res.404, a resolution sponsored by Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland. This resolution would ensure the U.S. officially remains in the Paris Climate Agreement, accelerate U.S. efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and encourage our leadership in making the agreement more than just pieces of paper.
We really don’t have much time to act, yet instead of moving forward the United States is stepping back from any leadership we could have had in saving our planet. You and other Republican Senators have allowed Mr. McConnell to decide for you that nothing will be done to protect our air, land, and water or to cut greenhouse emissions. This, of course, means you are in agreement with him. Letting the EPA reduce protections for our air, water, and land puts us all at risk, yes, even you wealthy folks. You ultimately have to breathe the same air and drink the same water. (Oh wait, you think bottled water won’t be affected don’t you?)
I get it, Republicans standing against Donald Trump is really hard. I honestly have no idea what he has over you, and I know he would throw you under the bus if you cross him, but it is time you stand up for yourself and for the people of Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world. Think about the future generations of your own family if you can’t summon caring for anyone else.
Thank you,
Ruth Sheets
