Dear Constituent:

First, let us assure you we value your thoughts as much as we value the strength of the U.S. Dollar. These are both things dear to our hearts. More on hearts, lungs and kidneys later.

While I understand you’re paying more for groceries, fuel and heat let me assure you things could be much worse. Recently we and our staffs visited several third world countries and things there, in a rare few words, are really, really bad. At one point we spent two whole weeks in one Caribbean backwater. Actually, the water was quite warm and it allowed our very, very hardworking staffs an opportunity to inspect the beaches and reefs. Weighed down with towels and in some cases scuba gear these diligent public servants concluded drilling would be seriously, seriously wrong.

The ocean, we learned, is teeming with aquatic life. If you had ever made the sacrifice we did you would certainly as well see this. It’s always easy to stay on the sidelines and complain but leadership requires action.

The sea creatures are just as much God’s creatures as you are. As a Christian you must certainly understand the need to savor life and future life. We savored much of it pan fried.

It would be a mistake to harm these lovely beaches, waters and the life these things support. It’s our concerted opinion the sacrifices we will all make, and we sacrificed two weeks of our lives on the beach, will make the world a better place. Yes, there are talk radio hosts spouting that we don’t care about human life but let me say it’s easy to criticize when you haven’t been fighting in Washington or on the beaches of Aruba. We have always chosen human life. Or is that offered choice when it comes to human life?

How can you save the planet? Ignore your radio and this winter we urge you ignore your thermostat. A nation that can’t drive will be a healthier walking nation and a nation that keeps its homes cold in winter will create a tremendous opportunity. By spring 2009 there will be far fewer of you placing your heavy carbon footprints on this lovely, lovely planet. Those still left walking in April will offer the benefits of exercise, which will far outweigh their old bodies. A little Washington humor, you see?

Some will argue the other nations of the world may not join us. This kind of talk frightens the Chinese and Russians. In fact, drilling rigs will be an impediment to the growing Chinese submarine fleet. A provocation the world can no longer abide. The violent, failed and aggressive polices of George W. Bush and Mr. Cheney must come to an end and clearly you can see the war-like approach these rigs would really, really constitute.

The Chinese offer us a path to the future. A shining path. And they’ve a booming industry in spare human parts. It’s something those of us favoring choice versus life can certainly appreciate.

Once more, thank you for the correspondence. Enjoy the summer while you can. A chill is in the air.

Sincerely,

Joseph Biden, U.S. Senate, Delaware

Thomas Carper, U.S. Senate, Delaware

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