Don't Spill It!

I got this letter from the Sierra Club, for which I am a member. I wanted to pass it along and get some more signatures for the petition.

Since last week's oil drilling disaster off the Louisiana coast, it's been discovered that the well is spewing five times as much oil into the ocean as originally estimated, 210,000 gallons of oil each day - and no end is in sight.

This is expected to become one of the largest oil disasters in North American history.

Our hearts go out to the eleven families who lost their loved ones in the oil-rig explosion.

This is a tragedy, this is avoidable and this needs to stop -- oil is dirty, dangerous, and deadly.

Join us in telling the Obama Administration that we've had enough - it's time to halt all proposals for more oil drilling off our coasts.

This is also a national emergency. Although President Obama is committing resources toward addressing the immediate cleanup and recovery needs of Gulf Coast residents, businesses, wildlife, and marine life, we know the damage can't be contained completely.

Since the initial explosion and tragic loss of loss of life, the oil slick has grown - we will now see oil pollute the Gulf's waters, beaches, and sensitive wetlands. We will see the communities of the Gulf Coast affected with the anticipated damages for years to come.

Tell the Obama Administration that oil has no place in a 21st century energy economy - it's time to stop any new drilling off our coasts.

Instead of risking our lives, our coasts, our clean air, and our security by perpetuating our addiction to oil, let’s build a clean energy economy that means more jobs, less pollution, and real energy independence.

It's time to put a stop to this - we've had enough!

Sarah Hodgdon
Conservation Director, Sierra Club

I really think this oil spill is tragic. I'm frustrated that in the 21st century, not only are we making these huge errors, but we are also so dependant on oil.

In addition to signing the petition, you can voice your opinion during the live Facebook discussion at 7:30 pm eastern with Michael Brune, executive director.