The petition
Gas prices have gotten absolutely out of control.
As I’ve driven across the 2nd district speaking to voters, I see the escalating prices and how they are affecting our families. I know how we feel the pinch every day.
The worst part is--we're being charged twice.
One would imagine that while Americans are being asked to pay $4 a gallon for gas and the high cost of fuel is hurting our economy in every sector, that the oil companies might need the 42.6 BILLION in our tax dollars Congress has given them.
However, the oil companies are making record profits—in the first quarter of 2008, Shell alone made a record $7 billion in profit. Its time we took those subsidies and turned them around to provide long-term relief at the pump.
The tax dollars that oil companies aren't paying have to come from somewhere--and they're coming from you.
Its time for our leaders to refocus our priorities on helping our constituents, not corporate contributors.
Its time to make a investment that will lower demand for gas, diversify energy sources, and make our nation less dependent on foreign oil.
Is time to take action.
Its time to join together in sending a message to Congress that our livelihoods will not come second to the profits of big oil companies.
If you believe, like I do, that we need a change in policy that will lower gas prices responsibly, please sign our petition.
Sincerely,
Glenn Nye
Candidate For Congress
Virginia 2nd District
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