Farm Bureau: Rushing Climate Bill Would Be ‘Height of Folly’

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 22, 2009 – American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman today asked the Senate Agriculture Committee to take an active and aggressive role in the climate change debate, but cautioned committee members that rushing to pass such sweeping legislation would be a fundamental mistake. AFBF President Bob Stallman testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee on proposed climate change legislation.

“On a matter that could affect our nation for literally decades to come, it would be the height of folly to rush to judgment in a matter of days or weeks,” said Stallman.

Perspective: 'Cap and trade' spells disaster (OneNewsNow.com)

'Filling in the blanks later' (Mark Steyn, conservative commentator)
As a business entrepreneur, I believe in free enterprise and the strength of our capitalist system. But after close examination of this cap-and-trade bill, it is clear that this piece of legislation does not reflect the basic beliefs and tenets that millions of Americans hold dear. This legislation grants the government alarmingly enormous power and latitude to develop or expand their own programs by "filling in the blanks later."

Cap-and-Trade: The Industrial Anti-Revolution | Economy | theTrumpet.com

Even if this legislation is not ultimately adopted, the fact that so many politicians are endorsing it, despite its horrendous economic implications, is a clear signal that economically and industrially, America is a nation in rapid decline. Expect the deindustrializing of America to continue.