Industrial Wind Letter to the Editor

I cannot believe regular people want to destroy what is left of rural America by covering it with huge machines that don’t work. The thousands of huge wind turbines being built right now all over our country use ineffective, unreliable technology while destroying wildlife habitat, blocking migratory flyways, and literally sucking the breath out of thousands of insect eating bats.

Politicians want to believe developers’ claims about the wonders of the current technology. For those willing to admit that the Emperor’s New Clothes aren’t as wondrous as advertised, the fast tracking of the project approval process is but one example of how current policy is overriding the laws meant to protect us from such corporate scams.

A few media outlets have begun to dig into the corruption surrounding the corporate wind scam, but most, especially those in areas where thousands of 400 foot tall turbines are being erected, are turning a blind eye. Perhaps it is because they are afraid of rocking the boat, or being attacked by corporate law teams in the employ of the developers and their bankers. Perhaps it’s because they have been corrupted by the ‘advertising’ dollars they take from developers.

We’re seeing more and more examples of those government officials being demoted or fired when they try to blow the whistle on this gigantic scam. Local officials who try to remain objective are being hounded from office, not by the voters, but by other elected officials who have been corrupted, even while that corruption is being investigated.

There are many ways to address our energy needs. While each has it’s advantages and drawbacks, in the case of industrial wind turbines, only one side of the story seems to be reaching consumer, tax payer, and voter’s ears. I say ‘industrial wind’ because the small, residential turbines DO WORK, but the government doesn’t seem to want to bother with all us nasty individuals. They’d rather cave to the big money lobbyists that put in place solutions that really work.

Meanwhile, our borders, mountains, plains, and seashores are under attack. We better wake up before our rural communities are all shattered, our scenic vistas ruined, endangered species pushed to extinction, and our pockets emptied. And the problem not solved!