BS: Earth Day virtual march to protect artic

Subject: BS: Earth Day virtual march to protect artic
From: GUEST,Philippa
Date: 22 Apr 05 - 06:19 AM

TODAY is EARTH DAY (although everyday is earth day!)
If you want to virtually march on the US congress to protect the Artic nature reserve from oil drilling, please sign the petition at
www.earthdayvirtualmarch.org/

You can also find out more background info and participate in on-going campaigns via http://www.savearcticrefuge.org/

Subject: RE: BS: Earth Day virtual march to protect artic
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Apr 05 - 06:23 AM

from http://www.savearcticrefuge.org/ :

Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is the crown jewel of America's National Wildlife Refuge System. Tucked away in the state's remote northeast corner, this 19.6-million-acre wildlife sanctuary is an awe-inspiring natural wonder: a sweeping expanse of tundra studded with marshes and lagoons and laced with rivers dramatically situated between the rugged foothills of the Brooks Range and the wide, icy waters of the Beaufort Sea.

The wildest place left in America, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge – often called the "American Serengeti" – is home to caribou, polar bears, muskoxen, arctic foxes, wolverines, grizzlies, and snow geese, all of which depend on this fragile, unique ecosystem for survival.

It would be irresponsible to sacrifice this national treasure for a few months' supply of oil.
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[one recent signature to the virtual march petition added a message, "save the rainforest" -- thinking globally!]

Subject: RE: BS: Earth Day virtual march to protect artic
From: GUEST,Philippa
Date: 22 Apr 05 - 06:36 AM

here is the petition/letter, with intro. from http://www.savearcticrefuge.org/
Below this I will paste in the EARTH DAY letters (one version to be sent to senators who voted pro-drilling and another for the more conservation-minded senators)

"March 16th the Senate voted by a razor-thin margin to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling by sneaking a measure into the budget bill. But the fight to protect the Refuge is not over. Send your Senators and Representatives a message now, telling them to vote against any FINAL budget measure that would allow oil drilling in the Arctic Refuge."

"Dear Senator/Representative,

"As your constituent, I strongly urge you to vote against ANY budget measure that would allow oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The inclusion of any such measure in the budget is an unacceptable sneak attack on our precious wildlife.

"Drilling in the Arctic Refuge is not a path to energy independence or lower prices at the pump. The United States Geological Survey estimates that the Refuge has less than a single year's supply of oil that would not reach the market for at least 10 years. Meanwhile, the harm to wildlife and to our greatest wildlife refuge would be irreparable. We need to save national treasures like the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for future generations.

Sincerely, "

Below are the letters from www.earthdayvirtualmarch.org/
If you are from the US and you submit your name and postcode, the organisation will mail your state senators on your behalf. There is also a map on the page showing from where people are virtually marching [making and using computers uses fuel - we are all "co-opted", but I suppose a virtual march is less resource-exhausting than when people physically travel to the site]and has facilities for "marchers" to invite their friends and acquaintances.

Letter 1
"Dear Senator,

"As a constituent I wanted to express my thanks for your voting to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. While Im disappointed in the outcome of the first vote, I urge you to continue your efforts to block final Congressional passage of any budget bill that includes drilling in the Arctic Refuge.

"On this Earthday we should consider what strong actions should be taken to save wildlife, its habitat and the environment we share for future generations of Americans. Not only should we continue to protect our Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts, but Congress should end this constant battle over the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Please set aside the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from drilling once and for all through the Eisenhower-Udall Arctic Wilderness Protection Act (S.261 and H.R. 567).

"Sincerely,
Your Name "

Letter 2
"Dear Senator,

"As a constituent I wanted to express my strong disappointment over your vote to allow oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. My hope is that you will reconsider your vote the next time this comes before the Senate.

"On this Earthday we should consider what strong actions should be taken to save wildlife, its habitat and the environment we share for future generations of Americans. Not only should we continue to protect our Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species Acts, but Congress should end this constant battle over the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Please set aside the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from drilling once and for all through the Eisenhower-Udall Arctic Wilderness Protection Act (S.261 and H.R. 567)."

Subject: RE: BS: Earth Day virtual march to protect artic
From: katlaughing
Date: 22 Apr 05 - 07:10 AM

Than you, Phillipa!

Subject: RE: BS: Earth Day virtual march to protect artic
From: Bobert
Date: 22 Apr 05 - 07:13 AM

Heck with the Arctic... (spit)... Arctic never done nuthin' fir me, gol dangit... (spit)... Nuthin' but that commie, Santa Claus, live there... (spit)...

Subject: RE: BS: Earth Day virtual march to protect artic
From: 42
Date: 22 Apr 05 - 07:15 AM

but Bobert...we're not talking about THE "Arctic". we're talking about the Artic...that's just not the same thing

Subject: RE: BS: Earth Day virtual march to protect artic
From: wysiwyg
Date: 22 Apr 05 - 07:36 AM

Where were you all yesterday, when the Congress was voting approval?

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Earth Day virtual march to protect artic
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 22 Apr 05 - 02:20 PM

In the UK, an "artic" (abbr. Articulated Truck) is what Americans know as a "semi rig", so which particular one are we protecting?

Seriously tho', the guys who thought up this latest piece of vandalism, along with those who approved it, should be buried in the first test hole, and the project then immediately cancelled.

Don T.

Subject: RE: BS: Earth Day virtual march to protect artic
From: GUEST,Larry K
Date: 22 Apr 05 - 02:28 PM

I spend earth day setting a guiness record by planting 4200 trees in one hour coordinated between Detroit, Atlanta, and Seattle.   I think that was far more production that signing a petition.

The only similarity I can find is that either way you are shoveling manure.

Subject: RE: BS: Earth Day virtual march to protect artic
From: Azizi
Date: 22 Apr 05 - 05:50 PM

Thanks, Philippa for letting us know about this.

I just signed up for the virtual march and also signed the petition.

Here's the hyperlinks that you referred us to in your post:

Virtual March

Save the Arctic Wildlife Refuge

Subject: RE: BS: Earth Day virtual march to protect artic
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Apr 05 - 06:00 PM

Must confess, I was wondering whose lorry people wanted to protect...

Subject: RE: BS: Earth Day virtual march to protect artic
From: mandoleer
Date: 22 Apr 05 - 06:07 PM

Apologies - that last guest was me. Can't get used to being able to post without ID here. Not allowed at my other regular place.... Also, just wanting to stress that I was environmentally conscious before it became fashionable, so feel entitled to make cracks like that...

Subject: RE: BS: Earth Day virtual march to protect artic
From: Azizi
Date: 22 Apr 05 - 06:11 PM

BTW,

I just recently learned how to make hyperlinks because a Guest posted the instructions in a thread.

Here's what I do:

I find the website through google or some other search engine or if I know its URL address, I put it in the address box in the tool bar.

I then right click on Properties

When a box appears I click on OK.

I then return to that website and use the cut feature in Edit to get the websites' address.

Then I return to the Mudcat post I am writing and hit the clicky link feature underneath the post box.

I follow the instructions given in that box.

This usually works though for some reason my links come out red instead of blue.

[If I wrote any part of this down wrong, would someone please correct it. Thanks.]

****

Also, I found this back door URL for Mudcat in another thread:

http://207.103.108.99/threads.cfm

This usually works when the front door isn't working for some reason..


It occurred to me that some posters might need this information.

Ms. Azizi

Subject: RE: BS: Earth Day virtual march to protect artic
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 22 Apr 05 - 06:17 PM

I'm struck by, given how little marches tend to accomplish at all, what a WOMBAT a 'virtual' march would be...

Subject: RE: BS: Earth Day virtual march to protect artic
From: Azizi
Date: 22 Apr 05 - 06:38 PM

ClintonHammond,

I take it you think that the 1960s Civil Rights marches in the USA accomplished nothing..

I disagree.

Subject: RE: BS: Earth Day virtual march to protect artic
From: 42
Date: 23 Apr 05 - 07:56 AM

The "every day is Earth Day" comment made me think of this charming little ditty I composed last Earth Day.
Ode to Earth Day. Pick any waltz tune you like and join right in!
jen


Nights are still freezing. We're all sneezing or wheezing
The crocus are trying too hard.
The redwings are whistling. Robins stand listening
for dinner out in the yard.

A Canadian April… Pussy willows and maple
Syrup tastes sweet on the tongue.
Snowbanks stop growing. Creek's overflowing
And we're all going Green for a day.

Cause it's Earth Day in Can a da.
Garbageless lunch - all the rage.
Pick up the trash that was tossed out the window. Write on the back of the page.
Yes it's Earth Day in Can a da.
The day we atone for our greed
Pretend that we care and are doing our share.
And never take more than we need.

Snowbirds returning. Noses are burning.
Forgot to wear sunscreen again.
Farmers are cursing. Daffodils bursting.
Storm sewers work overtime.

I'm out here baking, digging and raking.
Watching the sky for the rain.
Writing this tune, lord, I wish it was June.
I'd rather be making…
"Whoopee"

But it's Earth Day in Can a da.
Garbageless lunch – all the rage.
Pick up the trash that was tossed out the window.
Write on the back of the page.
Yes it's Earth Day in Can a da.
The day we atone for our greed
Pretend that we care
And are doing our share.
And never take more than we need.

Subject: on-going campaign to protect arctic
From: GUEST,Philippa
Date: 01 Nov 05 - 07:58 AM

there is another vote this week so it's still worth lobbying your congressmen and senators

see http://action.defenders.org/site/PageServer?pagename=act_homepage