The Ethanol Papers - Paperturn manuscript - Flipbook - Page 531
The Madam then concludes her dissolute comments by writing, "The RFS program has failed to achieve its stated policy objectives of improving the environment and promoting energy independence. Rather, it primarily exists today as
a handout for corn farmers. This is made clear by the fact that reform proposals
are evaluated primarily by their impact on farmers and that the most strident
defenders of the status quo in Congress come from agricultural states. A president who is serious about draining the swamp wouldn't succumb to their demands but would instead push for the permanent reforms needed to reverse an
ill-conceived market intervention."
In reality, the RFS program has not failed; hundreds of millions of Americans
use ethanol in their vehicles every single day, and there are no examples of
ethanol causing any engine or fuel system problems that are not (or cannot be)
blamed on ethanol-free fuel. Our air quality is far better today than it was prior
to the regular use of E10 and E85, even though there are more cars on the road
today. American farmers who grow corn have the opportunity to grow a product
for which there is a robust profitable market. And every single gallon of ethanol
used means that we are using one gallon of poison gasoline less. This is called
SUCCESS, Madam.
Permanent reforms are, however, necessary. It's time to stop selling any new
vehicles powered by gasoline or petroleum diesel engines. Ten years ago we
called for an end to new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2014. We gave them
five years to make it happen. The grace period is over, We're taking off the
gloves!
*There are multiple definitions for the word "madam." Check them all out
in a dictionary.
