Clean air can be expensive

Thank you for your editorial, "Who Shapes the Laws," July 2.

I just spent over $1,000 to comply with California emission standards to bring my 1974 VW van up to snuff. So, I complied with the law and I'm doing my part to keep our environment cleaner.

I wish I had had President Bush in my corner to give me an extension to help me fix my VW at a more reasonable price. Why should industry be allowed to circumvent the law? John Axel Hansen, Capitola, Calif.

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