Senator Crapo,

I travel about 20 miles each direction to work.  It’s really hurting me financially to continue paying these gas prices, but what am I to do?  Quit my job?  Try to sell my house so I can move closer to work?  At this time I’m going to continue to commute and reluctantly put my trust in my government to fix the problem.  I’m very skeptical that you folks will do anything about it because it seems like the government is more concerned about investigating professional sports and finger pointing about who’s to blame for our nation’s problems. 

As a citizen of Idaho and of the United States of America, I can tell you that I really don’t care if our nation’s problems are a result of Democrats, Republicans, or President Bush.  Somebody has to act like a responsible adult and the American public is waiting to see if our leaders are going to help us.  Are you folks that out of touch with reality?  Do you know what it’s like to go to the gas station and see the dollar amount on the pump scroll so fast that your head spins?

My idea to alleviate our oil problems is to drill in the United States in those areas we know to contain oil.  Why not?  Who are we saving it for?  How many jobs would be created if we were to drill on our own soil?  Don’t you think that creation of those jobs just might help our economy, as well as diminish our reliance on foreign countries for oil?

I appreciate the opportunity to share my story and ideas.  Thank you, Senator Crapo.  You seem to be the one that’s stepping up.

Posted for RangerMark91 by SaveTheUsa