I wanted to write you a letter.
I realize that this is impossible due to volume of incoming mail and the screening process, but my eight-year-old conscience seemed fairly certain that a letter would suffice. If I had seen wisdom in my younger conscious' urgings, you may be holding some grammatically simple, staccato four-sentencer, accompanied by an extraneous drawing of myself, my family and my house, disproportionate and incompetently rendered. Obviously, I ommitted mailing a letter, opting to post my letter to you in a semi-public forum with hopes that my letter will be passed along until it graces the LED on your favorite laptop in the Oval Office, drawing your attention as you sup your favorite brew. You see, Mr. President, I want to ask you a question. I'm your run-of-the-mill malleable citizen, but unlike the average American, I'm deluded with the notion that someone with your political prowess and ubiquitous popularity would deign to respond to my question. So, Executive, CEO of America, will you answer my question?
Let me detail the setting in which my question manifested: I'm lying in bed, thinking about the potential luxuries of owning a hybrid vehicle (reduction of carbon footprint, enviro cred, vain basking of self-righteousness, etc.), when the name Reginald C. Punnett came to the forefront of my thoughtscape. You know who he is? I'm sure you do . . . invented the Punnett square? You know, the Punnett square . . . Determines probability of genotype? Demonstrates hybridization? Anyway, as I ruminate over the word hybrid and the derivation of a hybrid object (plant, animal, vehicle), I have one of those Eureka moments, like Bill Nye did back in the day: If a hybrid car is by definition a gas-electric car, then its derivation is a gas-powered (internal combustion engine) car and an electric (non-ICE) car. Therefore, a purely electric car must exist.
I do some research and verify my logic. An electric car did exist, over a century ago and again a decade ago. Although some of our earliest cars were electric, the powers of the market made the ICE more popular. As a result, our 20th century vehicles ran entirely on gas. This was the status quo until 1996, when GM introduced the EV Impact, better known as the EV1, for lease. A car completely dependent on renewable energy?! In 1996?! I know, I'm as shocked as you are. Since you're probably already asking yourself the question I submit to you, I'll put into words for both of us: Why am I not driving an electric car?
That's my question, Mr. President. Sorry it took so long.
I know you have a staff for this, but I did some superficial sleuthing of my own and it appears that the propagation of electric vehicles could have colossal affects on many current affairs. Without the high demand for oil, we could halt offshore drilling, as well as break the American addiction to the gas pump. We could leave Iraq, we have no excuse to be there if oil is no longer necessary. If our country takes another step toward renewable energy, other countries would cease to decry us as hypocrites for demanding environmentally conscious action while practicing inaction. In addition, rich oil countries wouldn't be able to manipulate us, for their poitical currency becomes worthless.
Of course, this is all positive speculation, but their aren't many negatives I can foresee.
Well, I guess there are some. The automotive companies would not be too happy with you. And since so many members in Congress lobby for them, well, I guess that wouldn't make your agenda easy to implement. Also, the oil barons will be pouring all of their campaign dollars into your upcoming opponent, which could make your re-election tricky.
Most of the potential negatives effect you directly, which makes your decision inarguably difficult. Your welfare versus the welfare of the public.
I felt that in the wake of your Earth day debacle, it may be nice to take a step in a more environmentally conscious direction. It's simple politics, the art of misdirection. Respond to an environmental atrocity with vigorous environmental support. Shine light on the positive and distance yourself from the negative (oil). I feel if you mull over my question, and see the positives, you have no choice but to spring in to action and censure automotive companies. Push for automotive companies to open EV lines again. Use your GM investment to revive the EV program. It doesn't hurt to try.
Anyway, hope you enjoyed my letter to you. You are welcome for dinner at my house anytime. You missed out on smoked salmon fettucine tonight, but there's always next time.
I realize that this is impossible due to volume of incoming mail and the screening process, but my eight-year-old conscience seemed fairly certain that a letter would suffice. If I had seen wisdom in my younger conscious' urgings, you may be holding some grammatically simple, staccato four-sentencer, accompanied by an extraneous drawing of myself, my family and my house, disproportionate and incompetently rendered. Obviously, I ommitted mailing a letter, opting to post my letter to you in a semi-public forum with hopes that my letter will be passed along until it graces the LED on your favorite laptop in the Oval Office, drawing your attention as you sup your favorite brew. You see, Mr. President, I want to ask you a question. I'm your run-of-the-mill malleable citizen, but unlike the average American, I'm deluded with the notion that someone with your political prowess and ubiquitous popularity would deign to respond to my question. So, Executive, CEO of America, will you answer my question?
Let me detail the setting in which my question manifested: I'm lying in bed, thinking about the potential luxuries of owning a hybrid vehicle (reduction of carbon footprint, enviro cred, vain basking of self-righteousness, etc.), when the name Reginald C. Punnett came to the forefront of my thoughtscape. You know who he is? I'm sure you do . . . invented the Punnett square? You know, the Punnett square . . . Determines probability of genotype? Demonstrates hybridization? Anyway, as I ruminate over the word hybrid and the derivation of a hybrid object (plant, animal, vehicle), I have one of those Eureka moments, like Bill Nye did back in the day: If a hybrid car is by definition a gas-electric car, then its derivation is a gas-powered (internal combustion engine) car and an electric (non-ICE) car. Therefore, a purely electric car must exist.
I do some research and verify my logic. An electric car did exist, over a century ago and again a decade ago. Although some of our earliest cars were electric, the powers of the market made the ICE more popular. As a result, our 20th century vehicles ran entirely on gas. This was the status quo until 1996, when GM introduced the EV Impact, better known as the EV1, for lease. A car completely dependent on renewable energy?! In 1996?! I know, I'm as shocked as you are. Since you're probably already asking yourself the question I submit to you, I'll put into words for both of us: Why am I not driving an electric car?
That's my question, Mr. President. Sorry it took so long.
I know you have a staff for this, but I did some superficial sleuthing of my own and it appears that the propagation of electric vehicles could have colossal affects on many current affairs. Without the high demand for oil, we could halt offshore drilling, as well as break the American addiction to the gas pump. We could leave Iraq, we have no excuse to be there if oil is no longer necessary. If our country takes another step toward renewable energy, other countries would cease to decry us as hypocrites for demanding environmentally conscious action while practicing inaction. In addition, rich oil countries wouldn't be able to manipulate us, for their poitical currency becomes worthless.
Of course, this is all positive speculation, but their aren't many negatives I can foresee.
Well, I guess there are some. The automotive companies would not be too happy with you. And since so many members in Congress lobby for them, well, I guess that wouldn't make your agenda easy to implement. Also, the oil barons will be pouring all of their campaign dollars into your upcoming opponent, which could make your re-election tricky.
Most of the potential negatives effect you directly, which makes your decision inarguably difficult. Your welfare versus the welfare of the public.
I felt that in the wake of your Earth day debacle, it may be nice to take a step in a more environmentally conscious direction. It's simple politics, the art of misdirection. Respond to an environmental atrocity with vigorous environmental support. Shine light on the positive and distance yourself from the negative (oil). I feel if you mull over my question, and see the positives, you have no choice but to spring in to action and censure automotive companies. Push for automotive companies to open EV lines again. Use your GM investment to revive the EV program. It doesn't hurt to try.
Anyway, hope you enjoyed my letter to you. You are welcome for dinner at my house anytime. You missed out on smoked salmon fettucine tonight, but there's always next time.
