Editor’s note: Devin White is our resident teen blogger.
Dr. Mr. President:
In this economical mudslide, the word “inventor” has renewed respect. Almost a new connotation.
What used to get, “Well it probably doesn’t work” is the new, “Wow, congratulations! You’re doing the country a great deed.”
An inventor in these times is such a great title. Inventors are creating something new, something that can change lives, something that could help everyone to get out of these tough economical times, and look to better times ahead.
Just this week, sir, you told a crowd in Wakarusa, Ind., “Innovation is more important than ever,” and announced $2.4 billion in new grants for the development of electric cars.
Mr. President, I’m a blog writer/inventor/normal high school student nearing driving age.
I’ve been following with interest the development of the Mercedes Benz F-Class, the first hydrogen fuel cell vehicle mass produced for the public. It was introduced in Iceland to decrease dependence on fossil fuels and foster cleaner air.
Fuel cells generate electricity by converting hydrogen and oxygen into water. And fuel cell technology is clean – the only byproduct is water. No gas, no fossil fuels creating smog in L.A, or anywhere else. The only tailpipe “waste” are drips of water on the ground.
Regardless whether you believe global warming is true, fuel cells are better for Earth and the people on it.
To date some 44 fuel cell auto models exist, including those made by Ford, GM, Audi, Volkswagen, Nissan, Mazda and Toyota.
The American people need innovations like these.
My request, sir, would be for you to launch the Department of Innovation. A department devoted to the development of products that will make the United States and world a better place to live.
It doesn’t deal with patents, or serious funding problems or corruption on Capitol Hill. It would be about fostering the spirit and practice of innovation – the type of thing I see on Edison Nation and in Inventors Digest all the time.
Kids like me represent the next generation. Maybe we are the solution. We will one day lead the world. Mr. President, on behalf of all junior inventors and kids around the world, I ask for your help in helping kids innovate.
The new Department of Innovation doesn’t need complicated turf wars pitting Democratic vs. Republican. It doesn’t need corrupted leaders scarred by scandal. It needs to help nurture ideas that will make the United States an even better place to live, and the world a safer, cleaner, and purer setting.
Like any other invention, all I ask for is consideration of the product.
Let’s Show the World…Don’t Stop Thinking
Devin White
