Dear Edward C. Tonkin:

As a concerned environmental advocate, I am quite appalled at NADA's decision to launch a suit against the Obama administration's recent decision on fuel economy standards. The administration's decision was made based on undisputable evidence that Earth's climate is warming and the idea that America needs to become less dependent on foreign oil.

One of the most compelling ways of limiting our dependence on oil and decreasing our carbon footprint is through improving automobile technology as well as requiring manufacturers to meet certain vehicle emission standards. In fact, automobile emissions not only contribute to climate change, but are also extremely carcinogenic. The new standards would go far in addressing problems caused by auto emissions both on a wide scope and also at the human level.

However NADA continues its attempts to block this legislation. I am writing to ask that you think responsibly for the welfare of our future. Please reconsider your opposition to the new standards and set the example for the rest of the world in the name of a cleaner planet.

Thank you for your time.