American Lung Association and a view from Splatt

OFF THE WIRE
Received this from Splatt the Harley Ratt:

I represent NO organization.

I only represent myself, and I'm just a Biker who feels that the American Lung Association is in bed with the Progressives™ that are running this country into the ground, and recently tried to throw my lifestyle under the bus by supporting a bill that would make aftermarket exhaust pipes - ILLEGAL on motorcycles in California.

You do what's right for you...as for me...these guys won't see another dime of my money for a mighty long time.

Here's the text, along with a list of SUPPORTERS for SB 435 - take a good LONG look at who came out in SUPPORT of SB 435...you're gonna be surprised at one entry in particular.....
http://info.sen.ca.gov/pub/09-10/bill/sen/sb_0401-0450/sb_435_cfa_20100625_163737_asm_comm.html

~splatt



VIDEO: Scroll to 1:32:36 in the hearing: https://www.calchannel.com/channel/viewVideo/1551

Following is testimony from Bonnie Holmes-Gen, senior policy director with the American Lung Association in California.

6/28/10 - Testifying in SUPPORT of SB 435 - No Aftermarket Exhaust Bill for Motorcycles

Chairperson Lowenthal, Members,
Uh, Bonnie Holmes-Gen with the American Lung Association in California.
And we're pleased to support this bill because we think that it represents a very important step forward, uh, in anti-tampering of motorcycles that will result in significant air quality and public health benefits.
As the author stated, uhm, this bill will increase enforcement of current anti-tampering and noise level statutes for motorcycles and we believe this will have tremendous benefits insuring that
motorcycles that are on the roads today operate with approved emission control systems.
And as you have heard, if, if, eh, motorcycles are tampered and don't have required pollution control equipment
they are emitting several times more, maybe 10 times more emission per mile than motor vehicles and that has
serious public health implications. Of course smog contributes to asthma attacks, lung illnesses, heart illnesses, hospitalizations and even, uh, premature death.
So, we are supporting this bill from an air quality perspective and we believe that addressing this issue of
tampering is long overdue.
Uhm, we just, we think this bill is an important two-fer. It's, it's, it's important for the public for reducing noise but also of course, and from our perspective, more importantly to reduce pollution emissions that contribute to health, uh, serious health concerns and we ask your "aye" vote today.

Following are all the contacts for the American Lung Association...make a call if you like.....

American Lung Association of California website: http://www.lungusa.org/associations/states/california/

American Lung Association
1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004
T: 202 785 3355 | F: 202 452 1805 | E: info@lungusa.org

State Administrative Office
424 Pendleton Way
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 638-5864
rmcginnis@alac.org
Media Inquiries
Maria Bernabe
(213) 384-5864 X243
mbernabe@alac.org
Local Offices
Bakersfield
2025 Westwind Drive, Suite C
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 847-4700
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Chico
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Chico, CA 95973
(530) 345-5864
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Fresno
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Fresno, CA 93705
(559) 222-4800
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Greater Bay Area
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Los Angeles
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Los Angeles, CA 90010
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Modesto
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Modesto, CA 95354
(916) 554-5864
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Orange County
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Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 835-5864
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Sacramento
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Sacramento, CA 95814
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San Bernardino (Inland)
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(909) 884-5864
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San Diego/Imperial
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San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 297-3901
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Santa Rosa
115 Talbot Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 527-5864
tjohnson@alac.org