Colorado Democrats: Keep Fracking Restrictions on the November Ballot!

Colorado Democratic Representative Jared Polis has pulled his support for two anti-fracking initiatives that would have been on the November ballot. These bills would have heavily restricted hydraulic fracturing within the state of Colorado, protecting communities from the negative health effects.

This is clearly a political move. Colorado Democrats have been divided on the issue, which has been particularly heightened with November elections just around the corner. Politicians involved, notably Gov. Hickenlooper, don't want to threaten their reelection bids on this controversial measures. Unfortunately, the ballot to keep Colorado frack free is caught in the political cross-fires.

But what's not to agree about? Hydraulic fracturing threatens our environment in unmeasurable ways! We shouldn't have to suffer the consequences of fracking just to mend an intra-party rift. We need strong politicians who will fight to protect their communities from the environmental dangers of fracking!

We can't let politics get in the way of common sense environmental policy. Call on Rep. Polis to reinstate his support for the anti-fracking bill that would protect Colorado's schools, hospitals and other facilities from the negative side effects of fracking.

Dear Representative Polis, 


I am extremely disappointed in your decision to remove your anti-fracking ballots. You had my support with your original anti-fracking measures that would have protected Colorado's schools, hospitals and other community facilities from the negative side effects of fracking. I don't want to experience fracking in my backyard, or worry about water contamination in my drinking water. The strong fracking restrictions that you proposed had my 100% vote! 


We need strong politicians who will put the communities interests before their political interests. I won't vote for a politician who gives up a valuable cause for party politics! 


[Your comments here]


I call on you to reinstate your support for the anti-fracking bills that would protect Colorado and keep our state frack free. 


Sincerely, 


[Your name]


 

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