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trevnasty

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SEMA SAN - SEMA ACTION NETWORK were i got this from it could affect us some day i hope not thow!!!!!!!



URGENT LEGISLATIVE ALERT
Oregon Introduces Bill to Prohibit Sale of Aftermarket Parts
At the request of Governor Theodore Kulongoski, the Oregon Speaker of the House has introduced legislation (H.B. 2186) to prohibit the sale and distribution of aftermarket motor vehicle parts if alternatives are available that “decrease greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles.” The bill is primarily focused on aftermarket tires and would authorize the Environmental Quality Commission to implement enforcement regulations, likely based on a rolling resistance calculation.

We Urge You to Contact Oregon Speaker of the House Dave Hunt and Members of the Environment and Water Committee (Contact Information Below) Immediately to Request Their Opposition to H.B. 2186

H.B. 2186 would regulate vehicle fuel economy, an authority reserved to the federal government.


H.B. 2186 could ban tires that may have improved performance, handling or appearance features, based solely on a rolling resistance rating. In addition, this program could easily distract consumers from focusing on more important safety issues such as tire inflation and overloading of vehicles.


H.B. 2186 would force consumers to purchase only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) tires because the program essentially exempts OEM-selected tires and unfairly implies that they are superior to aftermarket products.


H.B. 2186 could prohibit aftermarket parts designed to either personalize or optimize specific vehicle performance attributes including handling, towing, suspension, fuel economy, etc.


H.B. 2186 provides broad authority to government regulators and could limit a range of aftermarket parts currently available to consumers based on the subjective determination of government regulators.
DON’T DELAY! Please contact Oregon Speaker Dave Hunt and the House Environment and Water Committee immediately to urge his opposition to H.B. 2186.

Oregon House Speaker Dave Hunt
Phone: 503/986-1440
Email: [email protected]

Oregon House Environment and Water Committee

Representative Ben Cannon – Chair
Phone: 503/986-1446
Email: [email protected]

Representative Jules Bailey
Phone: 503/986-1442
Email: [email protected]

Representative Phil Barnhart
Phone: 503/986-1411
Email: [email protected]

Representative Cliff Bentz
Phone: 503/986-1460
Email: [email protected]

Representative Deborah Boone
Phone: 503/986-1432
Email: [email protected]

Representative Vic Gilliam
Phone: 503/986-1418
Email: [email protected]

Representative Bob Jenson
Phone: 503/986-1458
Email: [email protected]

Representative Jefferson Smith
Phone: 503/986-1447
Email: [email protected]
 
Wow... this is very concerning. Please, if you live in Oregon, do send a letter to your rep. This could have a major impact on the performance market. I think companies like TireRack need to get involved as well. Just sent TireRack an email.
 
This is just the first sighting of the tip of the iceberg over the horizon. When the global warming alarmists have their way, the loss of our old hobby and performance cars will be the least of our worries.

But then this a technical site, so I will just say that the theory of human caused global warming is based on bad science. But then it was never about the science... snip, no politics. Anyway Al Gore is a false prophet... snip, no religion.

Ah faithful old Talon, I hardly knew ye.
 
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Like I said, global warming is a lie for the government to make money.
Fear is their greatest weapon!
...I listen to crazy punk music...

I might as well write them an email to support you guys in Oregon
 
Another bogus bill that really won't do anything. I am so sick of these people that think this stuff up.

It is all California's fault!:notgood:
They started the "movement" of taking peoples rights away and telling them,
it is for their own good!

I know that this isn't in California, but I still blame it.
 
LUDACHRIS,
I think it would be a good idea to sticky this and to rename this something more appealing so everyone can view this thread.
Like "EVERYONE READ *NEW* BAN ON AFTERMARKET PARTS".
...just an idea.
 
Since the founder has advocated action I will chime in. Chris can snip this post if it goes too far into politics.

Opposing a law in one state that limits your freedom is a step in the direction of goodness. However, the monster that has started attacking us is Socialism under the guise of global warming prevention. Attacking the Oregon law is like throwing rocks at Godzilla's toe nails as he stomps through your city.

The United Nations is a political organization and the science reports from the UN IPCC committee are skewed toward political goals.

For an entry point into the science of global warming please see http://www.climateaudit.org/. The Blogroll on that site will take you farther.

There will be many more such laws in the near future. For example, this morning's news has this report of a well funded organization with the intent of using the nation's laws to accomplish their goals.

Center for Biological Diversity Announces Climate Law Institute, Dedicates $17 Million to Combat Global Warming

Are you scared yet? You should be.
 
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My one surprise is this ISN'T coming from SC ( not Southern Calif., but Socialist Calif.).

Oh, BTW guys get w/the program... It is no longer "global warming", but "climate change".
This way since global temperatures have been falling for the past decafe at least, "they" can blame man for which ever way the temperature goes.:barf:

We have "fuzzy math", we can also have fuzzy science.
 
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