Sunday, April 23, 2017

We've got to talk about this Earth Day thing, President Trump.


President Trump
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave
Washington DC 20500 

Dear President Trump,   

Today is Earth Day! Woo hoo! I hope you got a chance to enjoy the Earth today. In Michigan, where I am, it was a balmy 60 degrees. I had kind of a busy day, so I didn't get to enjoy the ourdoors as much as I would have liked to, but it was beautiful walking from place to place nonetheless. Maybe you were similarly busy today. In that case, I hope you enjoyed some sunshine while walking from place to place as well.

President Trump, today you tweeted, "Today on Earth Day, we celebrate our beautiful forests, lakes and lands. We stand committed to preserving the natural beauty of our nation." President Trump, actions speak louder than words. You have eliminated the Stream Protection Rule, which protected our nation's streams from mining operations. You have moved to eliminate the Clean Water Rule. Your budget cuts money for the EPA and the National Parks ServiceYou refuse to acknowledge climate change.

Sir, if 97% of scientists-- highly qualified individuals who have dedicated their lives to studying how the world works-- agree that climate change is a very real problem, it is your duty and responsibility as well to work to preserve the beautiful country we have. If 97% of political analysts agreed that your presidency is the best in our nation's history, I doubt you would try to seek out the opinions of the 3% that disagreed. I know I wouldn't. 

Please, President Trump, let your words match your actions. Please be fully committed to "celebrating our beautiful forests, lakes and lands." Please show the world that you care about the beauty of our earth and want it to remain just as beautiful as it is now for generations to come. 

 Sincerely,

 K.

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