Yes, Bill, but if those who are up for re-election hear from enough constituents before the vote, it will fail. I've sent this to my representatives already, along with a polite note that I'm not in favor of the bailout as it stands, and will not vote for anyone who is.

Brian, there are a lot of things you can do that use solar energy other than solar panels. It can be used, for example, to preheat the water you send to your water heater, which then reduces the energy it takes to heat it to your preferred temperature. Also, there's a simple window box panel that you can make or have made. It is a pane of glass in a box outside the window that hangs down on an angle. The sun heats the air inside the box and, since hot air rises, it moves warm air into your house. A friend of mine in Oregon had both of these devices. Also, there's a waterless toilet that converts human waste to compost. You can find a lot of great solar and other money savers with a search on the net.

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