API President and CEO Jack Gerard announced this week that the oil and natural gas industry will sponsor a series of rallies in September, giving interested citizens forums where they can voice their concerns about the economy and jobs.
American citizens have plenty to worry about. With 15 million workers in unemployment lines, family budgets under pressure, and higher taxes looming on the horizon, Americans from all walks of life are feeling insecure and wondering about their children's futures.
Critics, however, are questioning the legitimacy of the rallies. They have renewed their accusations of "Astroturfing," implying that the rallies are artificial events, not true grassroots, and the voices of energy workers should be ignored. That's nonsense.
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