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    Bryan D. Freehling
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About this Petition Petition Letter

There are many communities throughout the United States that prohibits people from hanging their clothes out to dry.  This is outlawed practice is absurd and needs to be repealed.  Every American should have the right to conserve energy and save money.  Sign the petition below and encourage your elected officials to address this serious issue today!

Save money (more than $25/month off electric bill for many households).

Clothes last longer. Where do you think lint comes from?

Clothes and linens smell better without adding possibly toxic chemicals to your body and the environment.

Conserve energy and the environment, while reducing climate change.

It is moderate physical activity which you can do in or outside.

Sunlight bleaches and disinfects.

Indoor racks can humidify in dry winter weather.

Clothes dryer and washing machine fires account for about 17,700 structure fires, 15 deaths, and 360 injuries annually. The yearly national fire loss for clothes dryer fires in structures is estimated at $194 million.

It is fun! And can be an outdoor experience that is meditative and community-building.

Demonstrates that small steps can make a difference.

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RE: Hanging clothes out to dry

Dear Decision Maker,

There are many communities throughout the United States that prohibits people from hanging their clothes out to dry. This is outlawed practice is absurd and needs to be repealed.

Save money (more than $25/month off electric bill for many households).

Clothes last longer. Where do you think lint comes from?

Clothes and linens smell better without adding possibly toxic chemicals to your body and the environment.

Conserve energy and the environment, while reducing climate change.

It is moderate physical activity which you can do in or outside.

Sunlight bleaches and disinfects.

Indoor racks can humidify in dry winter weather.

Clothes dryer and washing machine fires account for about 17,700 structure fires, 15 deaths, and 360 injuries annually. The yearly national fire loss for clothes dryer fires in structures is estimated at $194 million.

It is fun! And can be an outdoor experience that is meditative and community-building.

Demonstrates that small steps can make a difference.

Every American should have the right to conserve energy, save money and help to reduce global warming. I encourage you to fight for legislation which would protect the rights of Americans who would like to hang their clothes out to dry.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Yours sincerely,

[Your name]

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