The SEMA Action Network is working hard to stop another stupid California style, anti-hot rodding law from going into effect nation-wide next month. Here’s the info YOU NEED TO HELP.…

Oppose the Use of U.S. Taxpayer Dollars for "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/

This is what I sent Pelosi:

Mdm Speaker-

I implore you to strip out the “Cash for Clunkers” provision in the economic stimulus bill. Owners who turn in vehicles for crushing would receive only a "minimal" stipend 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. There is also no guarantee that an AMERICAN car or truck would be purchased in return.

This misguided idea also hurts the poorest among us, who depend on older cars for basic transportation needs.

WORST of all it depletes the stock of available cars & trucks for hobbyists, such as restorers or those in our vibrant Hot Rod Community. As you may or may not know, this "industry" is growing at an amazing rate each year & contributes many thousands of jobs to our economy.

Thx,
Larry Filipczak