Attorney Sanders says it is time for Kentucky's leadership to support efforts to end America's addiction to imported oil before it is too late.

T. Boone Picken’s effort to end America’s addiction to imported oil is picking up steam. According to his website, Governors Bill Richardson of New Mexico, Brian Schweitzer of Montana, Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas, Jon M. Huntsman Jr. of Utah, and Brad Henry of Oklahoma have joined his bandwagon to fundamentally change America’s energy policy.

In addition, 17 members of Congress have also signed his pledge to end America’s addiction to imported oil through use of alternative energy sources. The members of Congress are: Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX); Congressman Jon Porter (R-NV); Congressman Collin Peterson (D-MN); Congresswoman Mary Fallin (R-OK); Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (D-KS); Congressman Kenny Marchant (R-TX); Congressman Todd Platts (R-PA); Congressman Virgil Goode (R-VA); Congressman Dan Boren (D-OK); Congressman Chris Shays (R-CT); Congressman Tim Walz (D-MN); Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA); Congressman Mark Kirk (R-IL); Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY); Congressman Lee Terry (R-NE); Congressman Bob Inglis (R-SC); and Congressman Charles Boustany (R-LA).

Note that not one single member of Congress from Kentucky has joined this effort. The same is true for Governor Breshear. Shame on them! It is in the best interest of our country, state, and local community to end America's addiction to foreign oil. We cannot afford to send trillions of dollars to foreign governments, many of which simply hate America and everything it stands for. Call or write your elected official and ask them to support measures to end America's addiction to imported oil before it is too late.