Open letter to talk show hosts - add more value
This entry was posted on 1/16/2008 11:43 PM and is filed under Communication,Information.
An open letter to talk show hosts and pundits in general -
While listening to Lee Rayburn yesterday morning on 92.1 the mic, I knew I needed to write this letter. Now.... it started with Lee, but it's a request I have for all of you.
Lee, I enjoy your show when I get to listen. Given everything that this administration is being and doing, "frequent outrage" is justified and needed. Thanks.
Yesterday you were pointing out how ludicrous it was for President Bush to be in the Middle East asking Saudi Arabia to lead OPEC toward more oil being put on the market so we Americans can continue our consumptive ways. I could not agree more with this point of view - President Bush is creating a race to the bottom as we squander the high energy density fossil fuels that we have.
However, you said something along the lines of - "we need more wind and solar power; we need more conservation." Sure, these are true statements but.... how do you propose that we get these things to happen? (maybe I missed it because I arrived a work).
I'm not suggesting that you and other show hosts/pundits need to have all the answers, but you should share options, some pros/cons of each, information on what leaders are suggesting and why, etc. Blathering generalities like "we need more wind and solar power; we need more conservation" adds little or no value.
Again, I may have missed some coverage of solutions later in the show - if so, please let me know how you propose and/or options you think should be considered to solve our energy-related problems.
Question: what do you/experts you can interview think of a phased-in, federal tax shift from income to non-renewable energy in the form of a BTU tax? Why?
Best,
Paul Riehemann
