My apologes to those of you who have already received this. Please pass this along, if you are so inclined. I feel it is very important, even though I don't usually think much of polls...if we don't tell somebody, how will they know how we feel? Thanks!

PLEASE DISTRIBUTE WIDELY ASAP

Dear Friend of Wild Places:

Interior Secretary Gale Norton is sending letters out this week asking state officials for suggestions that could lead to opening up national monuments to oil and gas exploration, wide spread off-road vehicle use, and other harmful activities.

MSNBC is running a poll on whether such letters are justified. Please go to the address below and participate in this poll. Vote NO! It is vital that the voice of nonmotorized recreationists and wilderness advocates be heard on this important issue! Make your vote count at: MSNBC-NEWS

Please vote as soon as possible. MSNBC often closes these polls after a very short time, and without notice. Forward this message to whomever might be interested!