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Here is another sample letter that I faxed to both Maryland senators. By the way, I called first, disscussed the issues with the staffer and then ask if I could fax a letter. Both of the staffers appreicated this info. I used some material from Albie15 and the union but focused on the security issues as opposed to jobs. Feel fee to use or lose...
"Dear Senator ,
I am writing to strongly urge you to oppose passage of the Conference Report on the FAA Reauthorization Bill, H.R. 2115, in its present form. While the Bill contains authorization for many necessary programs to modernize and upgrade our nation’s air transportation system, it includes a specific provision on cargo cabotage that I as a concerned American citizen for homeland security strongly oppose.
Longstanding U.S. law and policy on cabotage requires that the transportation of passengers and cargo in domestic markets be done on U.S. air carriers. This provision, if passed would allow foreign airlines to carry cargo between an Alaskan gateway airport, presumably Anchorage, and another U.S. airport provided that the cargo was being shipped internationally into or out of Alaska. For example, it would allow Air China, the national carrier for the People’s Republic of China, to pick up cargo brought into Anchorage from Tokyo by Northwest Airlines and transport it to New York or any other American city.
Cabotage is a direct threat to our national security as we expose our American skies to less stringently regulated foreign pilots and aircraft. It is unrealistic to assume there is any way to completely regulate or screen pilots from other countries, and the idea of more pilots from other parts of the world greatly increases the risk to our national security in another 9/11 type tragedy. Not to mention the increased likelihood of a foreign aircraft being hijacked by a terrorist group and used as a weapon of mass destruction. Do we really want our nation's air commerce flown by the lowest bidder without regulated security protocols, by marginally qualified, unscreened pilots from other third world nations? Will Americans sleep better at night wondering who is flying over their cities, homes, and churches at 2:00AM?
As you have most recently been made aware, potential terrorist attacks with the use of cargo aircraft as weapons of mass destruction are now threatening our nation.
There are many excellent facets to the FAA Reauthorization Bill that I fully support. However, this single destructive provision is truly a threat to both our national security and the livelihood of many of your staunchest supporters. Please, I most profoundly urge you to remove this provision in H.R. 2115 and champion against this irresponsible legislation. Thank you for your concern in this matter and representing this great nation.
Sincerley,
"Dear Senator ,
I am writing to strongly urge you to oppose passage of the Conference Report on the FAA Reauthorization Bill, H.R. 2115, in its present form. While the Bill contains authorization for many necessary programs to modernize and upgrade our nation’s air transportation system, it includes a specific provision on cargo cabotage that I as a concerned American citizen for homeland security strongly oppose.
Longstanding U.S. law and policy on cabotage requires that the transportation of passengers and cargo in domestic markets be done on U.S. air carriers. This provision, if passed would allow foreign airlines to carry cargo between an Alaskan gateway airport, presumably Anchorage, and another U.S. airport provided that the cargo was being shipped internationally into or out of Alaska. For example, it would allow Air China, the national carrier for the People’s Republic of China, to pick up cargo brought into Anchorage from Tokyo by Northwest Airlines and transport it to New York or any other American city.
Cabotage is a direct threat to our national security as we expose our American skies to less stringently regulated foreign pilots and aircraft. It is unrealistic to assume there is any way to completely regulate or screen pilots from other countries, and the idea of more pilots from other parts of the world greatly increases the risk to our national security in another 9/11 type tragedy. Not to mention the increased likelihood of a foreign aircraft being hijacked by a terrorist group and used as a weapon of mass destruction. Do we really want our nation's air commerce flown by the lowest bidder without regulated security protocols, by marginally qualified, unscreened pilots from other third world nations? Will Americans sleep better at night wondering who is flying over their cities, homes, and churches at 2:00AM?
As you have most recently been made aware, potential terrorist attacks with the use of cargo aircraft as weapons of mass destruction are now threatening our nation.
There are many excellent facets to the FAA Reauthorization Bill that I fully support. However, this single destructive provision is truly a threat to both our national security and the livelihood of many of your staunchest supporters. Please, I most profoundly urge you to remove this provision in H.R. 2115 and champion against this irresponsible legislation. Thank you for your concern in this matter and representing this great nation.
Sincerley,
