A recent poll revealed that nearly two-thirds of Americans are no longer hopeful about the direction of our country. The United States has slipped from fourth to ninth place on the economic freedom index. Back of mind fears about the decline of our Great Nation are now the subject of frequent public debate. The decline is not inevitable. Great nations become great because of the ingenuity of their people. And America will remain great as long as our people remain competitive. But today our nation's economic competitiveness is in jeopardy. It's under assault, not at the ballot box, but in the courtroom. But we're still it's happening under the banner of environmentalism. Today the Sierra Club and Earth Justice are putting America's energy and food supply at risk. For example, coal is cheap, domestic, and abundant. So why is the Sierra Club spending $50 million to keep America from using it? Natural gas is clean and available, so why is the Sierra Club trying to block a natural gas pipeline? It will allow us to fully utilize domestic natural gas reserves for decades to come. Foss fate is essential to America's food supply. So why is the Sierra Club working to shut down one of America's most important phosphate sources right here in the Sunshine State? Water nourishes all life and is our farmer's most important raw material. So why is the Sierra Club going to drive up its cost through owner's regulation? Sierra Club has become a foe not only of economic freedom but of common sense itself. We need to restore America's competitiveness. We need inexpensive domestic energy, not dependence on volatile foreign sources. We need to empower our farmers to compete in the world market, not drive them out of business with endless red tape and expensive regulation. The Sierra Club has gone too far. If you agree, please consider giving to this important cause. You'll find a donate button, the top right hand corner of your screen. Please click on it to be taken to a special donation page. This is your free market. Please help us protect it.