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From: John Stewart <jstewart@cox.net>
To: Recipient List Suppressed:;
Subject: Article for Publication: The Best Exercise: Your Right to Vote
Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 22:19:34 -0700
>The below is submitted for consideration for publication in your club or
>association newsletters:
>
>
>The Best Exercise: Your Right to Vote
>
>by: John Stewart, Director of Environmental Affairs, UFWDA
>
>Every two years, Americans have the opportunity to exercise their right to
>vote. This year, 2002, is a time when every seat in the House of
>Representatives is up for election. Nation wide, many Senators and state
>governors are also up for election. This year is also the year when
>re-districting due to the 2000 census will have an impact on the
>congressional races.
>
>In California, the impact of redistricting is being felt in San Diego and
>Imperial Counties which have been represented by one individual that has
>been a friend of recreation: Duncan Hunter. For those not in tune with
>the southern California, Imperial County is home to the Glamis San Dunes,
>also known as Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area.
>
>The area is a very popular recreation area and is a prime target for the
>wilderness advocates. Duncan Hunter has stood up to the wilderness
>advocates and represented recreation interests.
>
>The problem is, redistricting has caused some changes. Duncan Hunter no
>longer represents Imperial County and the sand dunes area. That area has
>been annexed to Bob Filner's district. Filner is one of the more liberal
>of liberal Democrats in the House. He is not a friend of recreation. His
>constituents are the Sierra Club and Center for Biological Diversity.
>
>Some of you may wonder why a 4-wheeler should be concerned with the
>sand-buggy and ATV area. Well, Imperial County is also the location of
>Truckhaven Hills. If you have heard of Tierra del Sol Desert Safari, that
>is Truckhaven. It is one of the premier 4-wheeling spots left in the
>state.
>
>So, the stakes are high for this election cycle. Every pro-access
>candidate elected (or re-elected) is a plus for recreation.
>
>Senator Boxer has introduced her vision of California Heritage Wilderness
>in the Senate. That "vision" is not expected to advance; however, it will
>never go away.
>
>Three representatives from California have introduced their version of the
>overall Boxer Wilderness proposal. Together, these three bills encompass
>more area than the Boxer bill. They will not go away.
>
>So, you don't live in California and have no influence on the California
>Heritage Wilderness proposal? Not quite. Congressional hearings will be
>held in the House and Senate during coming years. Your elected
>representatives are the ones that will be making the decisions on those
>bills.
>
>Similar wilderness initiatives are being prepared for New Mexico, Arizona,
>Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and other states. In Florida, almost 90 percent
>of the state is private property. Efforts are underway to transform
>private land into government ownership. The name of the plan is The
>Wildlands Project.
>
>There are two critical points that must succeed in the November election:
>
>Pro-access candidate must retain control of the House.
>Pro-access candidate must regain control of the Senate.
>
>Neither is a direct boon to motorized recreation. Both are necessary to
>preserve what we have.
>
>Finally, if you are not registered to vote, please do not delay: REGISTER
>TO VOTE.
>
>Election day is November 5. Please exercise your right to vote. Vote for
>and support pro-access candidates at all levels of government.
>
>--
>John Stewart
>Director, Environmental Affairs, UFWDA, http://www.ufwda.org
>Recreation Access and Conservation Editor, http://www.4x4wire.com
>Webmaster, Tierra del Sol 4x4: http://www.tds4x4.com
>Webmaster, Jeep-L: http://www.jeep-l.net
From: John Stewart <jstewart@cox.net>
To: Recipient List Suppressed:;
Subject: Article for Publication: The Best Exercise: Your Right to Vote
Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 22:19:34 -0700
>The below is submitted for consideration for publication in your club or
>association newsletters:
>
>
>The Best Exercise: Your Right to Vote
>
>by: John Stewart, Director of Environmental Affairs, UFWDA
>
>Every two years, Americans have the opportunity to exercise their right to
>vote. This year, 2002, is a time when every seat in the House of
>Representatives is up for election. Nation wide, many Senators and state
>governors are also up for election. This year is also the year when
>re-districting due to the 2000 census will have an impact on the
>congressional races.
>
>In California, the impact of redistricting is being felt in San Diego and
>Imperial Counties which have been represented by one individual that has
>been a friend of recreation: Duncan Hunter. For those not in tune with
>the southern California, Imperial County is home to the Glamis San Dunes,
>also known as Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area.
>
>The area is a very popular recreation area and is a prime target for the
>wilderness advocates. Duncan Hunter has stood up to the wilderness
>advocates and represented recreation interests.
>
>The problem is, redistricting has caused some changes. Duncan Hunter no
>longer represents Imperial County and the sand dunes area. That area has
>been annexed to Bob Filner's district. Filner is one of the more liberal
>of liberal Democrats in the House. He is not a friend of recreation. His
>constituents are the Sierra Club and Center for Biological Diversity.
>
>Some of you may wonder why a 4-wheeler should be concerned with the
>sand-buggy and ATV area. Well, Imperial County is also the location of
>Truckhaven Hills. If you have heard of Tierra del Sol Desert Safari, that
>is Truckhaven. It is one of the premier 4-wheeling spots left in the
>state.
>
>So, the stakes are high for this election cycle. Every pro-access
>candidate elected (or re-elected) is a plus for recreation.
>
>Senator Boxer has introduced her vision of California Heritage Wilderness
>in the Senate. That "vision" is not expected to advance; however, it will
>never go away.
>
>Three representatives from California have introduced their version of the
>overall Boxer Wilderness proposal. Together, these three bills encompass
>more area than the Boxer bill. They will not go away.
>
>So, you don't live in California and have no influence on the California
>Heritage Wilderness proposal? Not quite. Congressional hearings will be
>held in the House and Senate during coming years. Your elected
>representatives are the ones that will be making the decisions on those
>bills.
>
>Similar wilderness initiatives are being prepared for New Mexico, Arizona,
>Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and other states. In Florida, almost 90 percent
>of the state is private property. Efforts are underway to transform
>private land into government ownership. The name of the plan is The
>Wildlands Project.
>
>There are two critical points that must succeed in the November election:
>
>Pro-access candidate must retain control of the House.
>Pro-access candidate must regain control of the Senate.
>
>Neither is a direct boon to motorized recreation. Both are necessary to
>preserve what we have.
>
>Finally, if you are not registered to vote, please do not delay: REGISTER
>TO VOTE.
>
>Election day is November 5. Please exercise your right to vote. Vote for
>and support pro-access candidates at all levels of government.
>
>--
>John Stewart
>Director, Environmental Affairs, UFWDA, http://www.ufwda.org
>Recreation Access and Conservation Editor, http://www.4x4wire.com
>Webmaster, Tierra del Sol 4x4: http://www.tds4x4.com
>Webmaster, Jeep-L: http://www.jeep-l.net