By Hal Cohen -- World News Trust
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... This brings me to my big idea. I propose to take on energy independence, global warming, terrorism, and the health care crisis all at once. It begins with the notion that the biggest problems in health care in America currently find the root cause in the large number of Americans who are, well, large.
As we reduce the size of American people, we reduce number of adverse health effects that result. Healthier Americans should lead to lower health care costs. Additionally, the economy should continue to grow as a result of greater productivity, as sick days are reduced. The question you may be asking now is how we do this, and what it has to do with the other problems we face.
The answer is stationary bicycles. The back wheel of the stationary bicycle turns like a windmill and can be used to generate electricity. We ask all Americans who are capable to ride these bicycles three hours a week. Similar machines can be rigged that are hand turned for those who require it. Tax credits could be earned for those who generate more than a certain number of kilowatts. Families can earn more tax credits for their kids pedaling. Obese people would have to start at a pace that would not be too dangerous.
There are 300 million people in America, if even two-thirds are able to contribute, that would be 600 million man hours of generating clean energy per week. Before you know it, Americans will be more fit, breathing cleaner air, reducing carbon emissions. Add to these more plug-in Hybrid vehicles and you’ve got a staggering reduction in, if not elimination of, dependence on foreign fuel.
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