Here is a copy of what I wrote. Please do not cut and paste, but let it give you an idea. I probably wrote too much. Please do not delay - contact them tonight or first thing in the morning. Tom Hello, I totally support SB1218 and encourage you support it also. Dark skies can be achieved without sacrificing safety and it can save us energy. This is a step in the right direction in reducing our dependence upon middle east oil. Not only is it the patriotic thing to do, but it helps the Arizona economy by preserving astronomy related investments. Just as importantly, we will be preserving an underappreciated resource in Arizona - the ability to see the stars of the dark nighttime sky - for generations to come. Arizona is a favorite destination for amateur astronomer all over the world due to its favorable night skies - dark and cloud free. I feel very strongly about this issue and will be very interested to see how my elected officials vote on this matter. Thank you, Tom Mozdzen -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.