It was great to read Randy Smith’s commentary in support of I-732 (“For the birds: Vote ‘yes’ on I-732, tax emissions,” Oct. 12).

I’m writing from Copenhagen, Denmark, where I am currently doing research toward my Master of Arts in urban planning from the University of Washington. Denmark has per capita carbon emissions that are roughly half of what we have in the USA. They are nice folks, and they live very well, but they are not naturally saints. They just figure out the cheapest and easiest way to do things, and their government has helped make it so the cheap and easy choices are the most sustainable ones too.

Our government has made the most wasteful and harmful behavior the cheapest and most convenient, and it’s having awful consequences. I-732 is our chance to change course and to set an example for the rest of the country. I can’t wait to vote yes on I-732 this year.

— Ian Crozier