On July 17th Al Gore issued a public challenge to the country to take the effort and make the necessary sacrifice to guarantee the future of the American way of life. While the short term sacrifice may seem harsh or difficult I am reminded that this country has faced the need for such sacrifice before; through World Wars, economic turmoil and political upheavals. These changes, these necessary tasks that must be undertaken to strengthen our countries independence requires a resolve and willingness to accept the change required and the fortitude to make those changes ourselves, before it becomes too late.
At worst our country will be poised to maneuver on the world stage from a position of strength based upon energy independence and technological prowess. At best we will take the lead and reshape our economy while ensuring a high standard of life for the rest of the planet.
I think one of my favorite quotes from the challenge was "we are borrowing money from China to buy oil from the Persian Gulf to burn it in ways that destroys the planet. Every bit of that has to change". Help make that change.
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