"Cash for clunkers" Program

f100matt · Post by **f100matt** » January 1, 2009, 8:52 pm

Got this emailed to me the other day, i already sent my letter.

From SEMA Action Network

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Oppose Federal “Cash for Clunkers” Program

Washington lawmakers are drafting a large economic stimulus package to help create jobs and rebuild infrastructure. They want to include a nationwide scrappage program which would give U.S. tax dollars to consumers who turn-in older cars to have them crushed, as a misguided attempt to spur new car sales. The lawmakers need to scrap this idea.

The stimulus package is being drafted right now. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) wants to introduce the bill on January 6 and have it approved by Congress by January 20, so that President Obama can sign it into law after he is inaugurated.

Contact House Speaker Nancy Pelosi IMMEDIATELY To Oppose Cash for Clunkers!

Call: 202/225-0100
Click here to send an electronic message: http://speaker.house.gov/contact/

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Talking Points
Oppose the Use of U.S. Taxpayer Dollars for Cash for Clunkers

• I am [calling/writing] to urge lawmakers not to include a “Cash for Clunkers” provision in the economic stimulus bill. Owners who turn in vehicles for crushing would receive a "minimal" payment to purchase a new car. This is a misguided attempt to spur car sales and claim that the country’s air quality or fleet fuel mileage is being improved.

• “Cash for Clunkers” programs threaten enthusiasts nationwide with the loss of valuable parts and parts-cars for repair, restoration, and customization projects. The programs also risk destroying classic, historic and special-interest vehicles, our American heritage.

• Cars turned in for scrappage often barely run, or are rarely-driven second or third vehicles that have a minimal impact on overall fuel economy or emissions.

• “Cash for Clunkers” programs will reduce the availability of affordable transportation and repair parts used by low-income drivers. It will also compete with the Salvation Army, the Purple Heart and other charities that rely on vehicle donations to raise money.

• “Cash for Clunkers” ignores better policy options. If Congress wants to act, support for repair and upgrade is a better choice and a win-win for consumers, dealers, manufacturers and repair shops. Significant emissions and fuel economy improvements can be achieved in older vehicles through relatively simple and inexpensive means: repaired/replaced exhaust systems, tune-ups, etc.

• We hope we can count on you to reject “Cash for Clunkers.” Thank you for your consideration on this very important matter.

Please send a quick note and/or a copy of your message to Speaker Pelosi to:

E-mail: briand@sema.org
Fax: 202/783-6024

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » January 1, 2009, 9:04 pm

my slicks are not clunkers.

once again my reply to those who would wish to deprive me ,
they can have my slicks when they pry them from my cold, dead hands.

jakdad · Post by **jakdad** » January 1, 2009, 9:06 pm

Done!!!

ras4434 · Post by **ras4434** » January 1, 2009, 9:25 pm

DONE !!!!!

Slick Fan · Post by **Slick Fan** » January 1, 2009, 9:41 pm

Stupid do-gooders, why can't they just keep their eyes on their own plate?

DONE!!

52elwood · Post by **52elwood** » January 1, 2009, 10:10 pm

f100matt · Post by **f100matt** » January 1, 2009, 10:33 pm

Just sent an email to my congressmen too....

oldtrucks · Post by **oldtrucks** » January 1, 2009, 11:13 pm

Ford4jack · Post by **Ford4jack** » January 1, 2009, 11:43 pm

Not done yet but it will be tomorrow.

They don't want to hear from me at the moment.

Blackwaterforge · Post by **Blackwaterforge** » January 2, 2009, 9:07 am

Done!

jakdad · Post by **jakdad** » January 2, 2009, 9:19 am

Just say NO to any vehicle recycle program because they will sugar coat it. You wont find out what it does until it's to late.

don morris II · Post by **don morris II** » January 2, 2009, 11:04 am

f100matt · Post by **f100matt** » January 2, 2009, 12:19 pm

The biggest problem i got with this program, aside from the fact it ment to crush our slicks and classics, is that they are so quick to piss away our tax dollars on some worthless bill instead of investing it in somthing that could actualy make a difference.

Randy Brintle JR · Post by **Randy Brintle JR** » January 2, 2009, 5:41 pm

Done!!! they would never give ya what its really worth!!!!

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » January 3, 2009, 1:03 am

lets see.....

.....sitting at my house right now is my 66 f-250 4x4(project) my 1960 willys wagon on blazer chassis(project) my sons 1967 f-250 that he just traded his 4 wheeler for, my 1974 Maverick that I am driving daily until the '66 is ready, and my 1984 jeep j-10 I'm putting a transmission in. I believe that under her bill, all of these classics qualify as "clunkers". Sooooo....I just wrote her a nice little note letting her know that I like my "clunkers" and that I enjoy working on them to keep them on the road. Would be nice to make her money and afford 4 new vehicles plus insurance on them for the 4 of us in my family, but I can only afford 1 new one with full coverage.(liability comp on the rest of them) KEEP THEM LETTERS ROLLIN' INTO HER DESK AND LET HER KNOW HOW YOU FEEL!!!!

robert porterfield · Post by **robert porterfield** » January 3, 2009, 1:56 pm

DONE!!!! well she just got my

now we'll see what happens...........

f100matt · Post by **f100matt** » January 3, 2009, 4:05 pm

Here is the SEMA website if anyones interested,

http://www.semasan.com/main/main.aspx?I ... m/HomePage

And for all you Canadian members

http://www.semasan.com/san/CanadaSignup.aspx

"Cash for clunkers" Program

"Cash for clunkers" Program

NOOOO!!!!