Ever since news broke that 8 Republicans casted a crucial 'aye' vote for the climate bill—which passed by the razor thin margin of 219-212—their own party has set out to crucify them. In fact, an entire campaign has been mounted, Cap and Tr8tors, to rally conservatives to get the Republicans out of office. A slew of derogatory press has surfaced, and talk show hosts like Rush Limbaugh have been scathing in calling for their heads.

So let's show them a little love.

Especially if you live in one of the 8 pro-climate bill GOPer's districts. They made a pretty bold move—even if in some cases the vote was designed to better their chances for reelection in liberal-leaning districts in their home states. They've risked alienating themselves from their party—Republicans have already been sending an old-fashioned style Wanted poster around the internet with their faces plastered on it—but they've helped make a crucial step towards instigating real climate action in the US.

So send an email or a letter to any one of these Reps:

• Mary Bono Mack (Calif.)
• Mike Castle (Del.)
• Mark Kirk (Ill.) (Who just so happens to be one of TreeHugger's greenest Republicans)
• John McHugh (N.Y.)
• Frank LoBiondo (N.J.)
• Leonard Lance (N.J.)
• Dave Reichert (Wash.)
• Chris Smith (N.J.)

Let them know you support their good work in helping the US move towards renewable energy development, curb carbon emissions, and wean us from a dependence on foreign oil. They could probably use a kind word or two about now.