Congressman Roy Blunt posted this article at Redstate, saying,

 President Obama said plans similar to the Waxman-Markey energy tax bill would cause electricity rates to “necessarily skyrocket” and costs will be “passed on to consumers.” Creating new taxes that kill jobs is never a good idea and it’s even worse during a recession. Moreover, a dramatic increase in utility bills would disproportionately hurt the poor, disadvantaged and those who have lost their job.

Since President Obama promised to not raise any taxes on the poor (and this is a tax), surely there would be a way around this. Congressman Blunt offered “an amendment to reverse this bill once your electricity rates go up 10 percent. Democrats who support the energy tax balked.” Their comments were that it just wouldn’t happen? Then why not pass the amendment? Blunt goes on in the article to say,

“Again to protect consumers, I offered the same amendment today and increased the number to 20 percent, believing surely this was a reasonable figure. Every Democrat opposed this bill.” 

Blunt’s conclusion,

“Some have argued falsely that Republicans are simply saying “no” to Democrat ideas without offering any solutions of their own. This is not the case. I for one have offered many ideas and possible solutions to help improve America’s energy security. I support an “all of the above” approach including more production, more alternatives and more conservation. What I do not support is a backdoor energy tax on American families.”

The game is on. Cap & Trade is going to be the policy battle in the months to come. Get ready. Find out what you think & why. Consider contacting Representative Blunt and thanking him for proposing positive steps and answers to protect American Citizens from punitive taxation. Next, look at this list of members of the United States House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Contact each of the Republican Representatives and ask them to please continue to stand and refuse to give in to this program of excessive taxation. Then, contact the Democratic members and ask them why they chose not to support Representative Blunt’s amendment. I would recommend starting with one from your state, then, move on from there.