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The Biden administration is accused of using alarmism to control people's lives and their recent proposal to ban gas stoves may be their worst offense yet.
According to a report, gas stoves are linked to an increased risk of respiratory illness, including asthma in children, due to the pollutants they emit, including nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and fine matter. The Environmental Protection Agency and World Health Organization have deemed these pollutants unsafe.
RMI, a group that advocates for carbon-free buildings and energy systems, led the research. However, critics argue the studies are flawed, and the pollutants are the byproducts of cooking, no matter what energy source is used. They maintain this is just another attack on fossil fuels to promote the green agenda.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is now considering the ban, even though Biden said he is not in favor of it. This sparked debate over whether the government should be allowed to tell people how to live their lives.
Regulators are incredibly influential and have no intention of giving in to public outcry. They believe they are in control and you have no say in the matter.
What's to stop them from prohibiting new gas stoves and requiring all existing gas stoves to be replaced within the next 10 years? It's already happening in some states and cities.
New York City is banning natural gas lines in structures that are less than seven stories tall, with the law going into effect later this year. They also plan to prohibit natural gas lines in buildings taller than seven stories in 2027.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, recently proposed a comprehensive plan to bar natural gas heaters and all associated appliances, such as stoves, from being installed in new buildings throughout the state. If the proposal is accepted, the ban on natural gas-powered appliances will be implemented gradually beginning in 2025. Then, starting in 2030, new natural gas heating systems will be disallowed. San Francisco is considering similar actions.
It's time to realize this could happen to your stove too. Think about all the appliances affected by energy and water restrictions. Washers, refrigerators, dishwashers, showers, toilets, clothes dryers, steamers, irons, and freezers have all been impacted in some way. Don't think your stove is exempt from this. It's not.
People, including elected officials, are fighting back. As Rep. Gary Palmer argues in his Twitter post, "Unelected bureaucrats should not have the type of power to even consider such an action. It is time to rein in the Biden administration and its continual desire to control Americans' lives and decisions. Over 40 million American households use gas stoves. This type of power should never be given to bureaucrats, and it is time for it to end,"
It is evident that something is driving the sudden push to phase out gas-powered appliances and heating systems, though the motivations behind it remain unclear. Still, it is difficult to justify the government's decision to take away the public's access to natural gas, a highly efficient, dependable, and safe energy source.
Contrary to what some have claimed, there are no major health risks associated with using natural gas, and we can easily manage any potential threats through cost-effective and sensible measures.
After facing criticism, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) decided to no longer pursue the idea of banning gas stoves. However, this doesn't mean they've given up on the idea altogether; they may take a more subtle approach. It is crucial to be prepared for any changes they may make in the future.
This is far more than something as silly as banning stoves. It's about control through fear. The freedoms many fought and died for to make this the greatest nation on earth are being eroded in front of our eyes. It's time for all Americans to fight back against the politicians and bureaucrats. It's time to say enough is enough and take a stand against this overreach of government power.
It's time to back up our threats at the polls in 2024 and beyond.