Attention SEMA Action Network:

Thank you all for your hard work in opposing, and now defeating, the old car
scrappage provision in the Energy Policy Act of 2002 (Section 822 of S.
517).

In case you haven't heard the news, Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell's (R-CO)
amendment to eliminate scrappage from the legislation was - astonishingly
enough - passed by unanimous consent. In the end, even the principal
sponsor of the scrappage provision, Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), was not
willing to oppose the Campbell amendment!

This is fantastic work, work that would not have been possible without the
literally thousands of phone calls, faxes, emails and letters to U.S.
Senators that SEMA Action Network vehicle clubs and individual enthusiasts
were able to muster. Hobbyist efforts were cited by Senator Campbell and
Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS) as a compelling force in defeating this
scrappage provision.

SEMA sincerely thanks everyone for their dedication, hard work, and
willingness to protect the vehicle hobby today and to preserve for it for
our children. This is an amazing victory and a testament to the powerful
connection between the specialty aftermarket automotive industry and the
American vehicle hobbyist community.

Job well done.

Brian Caudill
Director of Public Affairs
Specialty Equipment Market Association

 

You have to admire Ben. What other U.S. Senator drives a Harley and wears a "doo rag" instead of a helmet? Proud to have him representing my state.

 

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[font color=red] Honkk!... Honkkk !...Honkkkk!...[font/]


Dennis https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/sizeimage.php?&photoid=1733&.jpg
[i][font color=red]Calgary,Alberta,Canada[/font][i]





[font color=blue]Please Don't Ask Me Any Tough Questions,
"I'm Saving My Memory For When I Develop Alzheimer's" [font/]


78 F-150 429CJ,Silver, Explorer Pkg.
641/2-Mustang 260,Pre-World's Fair Car.
64-Fairlane500 S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang 289-Sunlit Gold 80,892Mi
78-Buick LeSabre 403 4V
84 Volvo DL Wagon

 

this is great news.....now i can buy my ford galaxy some day!!!!!!!

 

TO: Senator Benjamin Nighthawk

FROM: (yourname)

SUBJECT: The Scrappage Bill; NO WAY!!!

Dear Senator,

I would like to personally thank you for standing up for our national rights as private citizens and collectors of historically significant automobiles and other motor conveyances!

I want you to know personally from me, that you have made me believe once again in a nation where individuals are regarded as precious, non-replaceable things whose dreams and aspirations, and foothold in the history of our forefathers endeavors and enginuity are respected and preserved for all time...

You have saved a portion of our own heritage, though it may be mechanical in it's basic form - but which touches the heart and soul of every citizen who one day picked up a wrench and went on from there to come to love the freedom found in restoring the works of our grandfathers, and GREAT grandfathers before them

I cannot find words heart-felt enough to thank you...

GOD (However you concieve of it) BLESS YOU!

Sincerely,


___________________

 

If memory serves me correctly, this type of insane proposal re-surfaces every couple of years. The state of Hawaii almost passed a law that prohibits private sale of automobiles a few years back. It was barely defeated. NEVER turn your back on a libral.

 

What is the E-Mail address?

I want to pass the above on to him!

 

This is fantastic news!!! Greywolf, you said it the best and think that you have spoken for everyone. Keep the american dream alive!!

 

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 13-Mar-02 AT 06:53 PM (EST)]Nice letter Wolf !

Quick!
edit :

enginuity to *Ingenuity*


Unless of course,you wanted it that way.
*grin*

We could call you General Electric Wolf.

"You bring good things to light"


Dennis https://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/sizeimage.php?&photoid=1733&.jpg
[i][font color=red]Calgary,Alberta,Canada[/font][i]





[font color=blue]Please Don't Ask Me Any Tough Questions,
"I'm Saving My Memory For When I Develop Alzheimer's" [font/]


78 F-150 429CJ,Silver, Explorer Pkg.
641/2-Mustang 260,Pre-World's Fair Car.
64-Fairlane500 S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang 289-Sunlit Gold 80,892Mi
78-Buick LeSabre 403 4V
84 Volvo DL Wagon

 

I knew Brownback was going to do something about it. I heard him on the radio the other day talking pretty negative about it.





'93 F-150 loaded and modified!
Check my Gallery

 

Great news!
I'm just curious as to what other legislation may have been attached to it in order to get it passed.

 

That's good news! I was part of the force opposing another legislative decision recently; the Tauzin Dingell Telecommunications Bill. I along with thousands wrote to our congressmen and state reps and effectively stopped the bill twice. But it was brought back a third time, and unfortunately was passed. Is there anyway that the Scrappage Bill might return for another vote?

 

NOTE: It is Nighthorse, not Nighthawk; Ben Nighthorse Campbell

 

*Paws at the monitor*

I still need that E-MAIL address, if anyone has it handy....