[puma-news] Please ACT NOW for Arctic National Wildlife Refuge VOTE

Dear Puma Friends,
I have been very concerned about protecting the Arctic
National Wildlife Refuge.

I recently learned that the vote in Congress to ok drilling
in the Arctic Refuge hasn't been finalized. That means there is
still a chance if enough people contact their congress person right
away (as there is an upcoming vote soon in Sept.).

The Natural Resources Defense Council offers a letter to
send to your congress person. They also suggest contacting the
moderate Reuplicans....or people in their states.
My version of their letter is below. You can copy it and
send it direct to your Congress
people via: http://www.congress.org/congressorg/home/

or you can go direct to the original letter offered by the Natural
Resources Defense Council

http://www.savebiogems.org/arctic/takeaction.asp?step=2&item=52893

Here is the letter I sent:

I urge you to vote against any budget reconciliation bill
that would open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling.

I am deeply opposed to oil development in the Arctic Refuge.
America's last unspoiled birthing ground for Arctic wildlife should
not be sacrificed for the sake of a year's or ten years worth of
national energy -- especially when we could save eleven times as much
oil through an increase in fuel economy standards, and sensible use of oil.

I am especially distressed that congressional leaders are attempting
to include Arctic drilling in the federal budget bill. Please obey
the wishes of the overwhelming majority of the American people who
oppose this strategy. The fate of America's premiere wildlife refuge
should be decided by an open debate -- not by a legislative inclusion
in a general budget.

Again, I urge you to oppose drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife
Refuge in whatever manner the issue may arise: as part of the budget
process or as a free-standing bill. Congress does not have a mandate
to sacrifice the Arctic Refuge, and I will hold you accountable for
your vote and your stewardship of this irreplaceable natural treasure.

Thank you.

or you can go direct to the original letter offered by the Natural
Resources Defense Council

http://www.savebiogems.org/arctic/takeaction.asp?step=2&item=52893

Thank you for whatever steps you take!

Bonnie Sundance
delight@denver.net
Caring for the Earth, all beings and working for Peace & Justice