Of all the people that stood up to protect America's natural resources from global warming last week, I was particularly impressed by Congressman Chandler from Kentucky.  He wrote an excellent editorial piece defending his vote: 

"Recent history teaches us all too well it is wiser to address a crisis at its beginning rather than allow it to fester and worsen. I believe that we need to act now, rather than later, to prevent irreparable damage to our environment, our economy and our families.

As legislators and as a country, we are taking a big step in the right direction with this new reform. It is a step toward combating pollution and toward protecting the rolling bluegrass hills, the diverse forests and the clear streams and rivers of our commonwealth.

But while we are protecting our natural world, we are also encouraging the long-term growth of our economy. With these trying financial times, our economy needs a boost, and this legislation can help get us on the right track."

As we move forward to the Senate, I hope there are Senators that are willing to recognize, as Rep. Chandler did, just exactly what's at stake when it comes to protecting our natural resources.