Second, the board assumes that Republicans are resistant to engaging on climate change issues, even through market-based mechanisms and trade policy. Democrats do not have a monopoly on environmental policy. The Foreign Pollution Fee Act, which I co-sponsored with Sen. Lindsey Graham (R.S. It is proposed to impose a fee. Former Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, who served in multiple Republican administrations, has consistently advocated using U.S. trade policy to make China pay for its pollution.
In addition to reducing global emissions, the Foreign Pollution Tax Act would stimulate job creation, foster innovation, strengthen the security of global supply chains, and strengthen global supply chains without imposing domestic carbon taxes. I firmly believe that it will promote fair competition among American companies. be against.
Given the busting of the above myths, it is imperative to avoid unnecessarily politicizing the issue by denigrating the Republican Party. Such actions undermine the possibility of Congressional cooperation to develop meaningful policies that advance America’s national economic interests and hold the world’s largest polluters accountable.
The author is a Republican who represents Louisiana in the U.S. Senate.
A recent family trip to Washington had a much stronger impact on me than usual. I always feel inspired when I go to DC, but this trip was special.
Like many people over the past few years, I have absorbed the negativity and cynicism projected by many politicians and much of the media, but being in Washington has changed my perception. Ta. Everyone I saw seemed so vibrant, positive and hopeful. There was something in the air and it wasn’t just the cherry blossoms (which were amazing!).
It was something very American: possibility. cooperation. innovation. Hope. renewal. conversion.
At one intersection, there were dozens of bronze bronze statues of the American people, living examples of American courage, fortitude, and creative genius in the face of deadly danger. And the buildings, stairs, columns, and tall windows around me radiated a history of overcoming obstacles, making compromises, and moving forward toward a more inclusive nation.
DC spoke to me. It changed my perspective from small and scary to big and hopeful.
And with my newly established, more hopeful outlook, I have come to believe that we can overcome our nation’s problems. We have overcome far greater threats.
We are not doomed to succumb to tyrants. We are not doomed to lose the soul of democracy. We are not destined to be consigned to the dustbin of history, as many believe. America has reserves of power that we can tap into. Because that power is based on confidence, diversity, and hope.
Therefore, the main task is to project this confidence outward and reach those who do not feel it.
Today, many working class people feel forgotten. They don’t have this hope. They do day-to-day practical work in our country, but they don’t feel valued or valued. This atmosphere breeds division, bitterness, and mistrust.
With the election coming up, I think President Biden can make workers feel invisible and appreciated, but he has to talk about workers every day.
The more Mr. Biden points out the contributions of workers, the more he emphasizes the value of workers to our country, the more he emphasizes the importance of workers, the more workers will be remembered. They will be more appreciated. The feeling of being appreciated is powerful. It could energize our country and help push back against division and conflict.
We believe that, united as a nation, we can create a future that is positive, innovative and fulfilling. A future where all children can realize their full potential.
Daniel Wasik, fanwood new jersey
Climate is everyone’s family’s business
No wonder Kathryn Murdoch “avoids talking about her family’s business,” as reported in the April 10 Style article “A Climate of Optimism.” She is concerned that today’s young people have a “feeling that the future is doomed and there is nothing we can do about it.” One reason scientists are sounding the alarm about the dangers of climate change is to counter Fox News’ climate denialism.
For years, Fox News hosts like Tucker Carlson, Jesse Watters, and Laura Ingraham have tried to debunk the scientific consensus on climate change. Media Matters reported, “Nearly every day, Fox News hosts, anchors, and guests spew misinformation and false stories aimed at sabotaging efforts to address the climate crisis.” There is. Perhaps Mr. Murdoch could reach out to his own family and encourage them to abandon climate change denialism and start working on proposing positive solutions to the most important problems facing us today.
Abortion double standard
I’m becoming more and more outraged by the way the abortion issue is viewed. Currently, the abortion debate seems to revolve around the punishment of women. We lost track of the man (or sperm donor).
You could reduce this discussion to a completely scientific one if you were only talking about creating test tube babies, but then there would be no need to “punish” anyone, except perhaps the scientists involved. there is no. It may still happen.
Women do not experience the Immaculate Conception except in the Bible. So what about men?
What if we proposed a bill that would make it illegal for men over 50 to become pregnant? What about making it illegal for men to receive erectile dysfunction drugs? If a man is convicted of rape, incest, or sexual assault, should he undergo forced castration?
Preventing pregnancy is most often considered a woman’s responsibility. But we know that’s not the case. There is no way a bill like the one above could pass a male-dominated Congress at either the state or federal level.
Such measures would treat men punitively in the same way that women are treated from a reproductive standpoint. And the subject is reproduction, not abortion.
julie van egmond, Naples, Florida
I don’t understand why the Arizona Supreme Court punishes women who have abortions but not men who get pregnant. Given this situation, I think it’s only natural that Viagra be banned immediately.
Sharon Austria, fort worth
