While all eyes are focused on chaos in the Middle East, the federal tax credit ($7,500) for electric vehicles is threatened and the Colorado tax credit (now $1,500 – $8,000) will be cut in half. With a price change like that, last year\u2019s record sales will, naturally, plummet. That\u2019s a problem.<\/p>\n
Last summer in scenic Denver, there were 40 days<\/a> when ozone levels exceeded federal standards. Often, we can\u2019t even see the mountains. It\u2019s also getting too hot, all the way from Denver to the high peaks. Saint Mary\u2019s Glacier, along with a lot of other alpine snow, is melting. As a result, the high mountain forest ecosystems that depend on it are threatened.<\/p>\n Instead of continuing to fund tax credits, we are looking to pipelines as cheap and easy options during these tumultuous times. But crazy times actually demand wisdom and perspective. Oil prices are going up and the chaos does not seem to be subsiding. It\u2019s time to curb our carbon production and oil dependence by getting more electric vehicles on the road. We live in Colorado with ample sources of local energy, including the nearly 40%<\/a> of our electricity that already comes from wind and sun. We have sustainable and secure options.<\/p>\n Tell your elected officials in the state legislature you want to keep tax credits for electric vehicles at their current levels.<\/p>\n Shakti Io Anderson, Lakewood<\/em><\/p>\n President Joe Biden pulled out of Afghanistan in utter chaos. Thirteen service members were killed. The loss of military equipment was extensive. It was met with a yawn by the Democrats. For years, Iran has taunted us with “Death to Americans” and full steam ahead for nuclear weapons.<\/p>\n In a well-coordinated plan, President Donald Trump destroyed nuclear plants in Iran and supported our only democratic ally in the Middle East. Under Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s direction, the Democrats are now calling for President Trump’s impeachment. What are the Democrats thinking?<\/p>\n J.D. Moyers, Centennial<\/em><\/p>\n The Trump administration’s meat cleaver attacks on free trade, immigration, inclusion, education, and research are killing the goose that lays golden eggs. Donald Trump will not “Make American Great Again.” He is attacking what made this a great nation.<\/p>\n‘What are the Democrats thinking?’<\/h4>\n
Taking stock in America’s greatness<\/h4>\n