Matt Gaboda Speaks: On Why Wind is not the Answer

My reaction to anyone who is pro wind is, why? Don't
give me the easy answer: "by helping to reduce foreign
oil dependency and global warming."

People that think this is any of the solution, need to
quit buying into propaganda, and think for themselves.
Honda makes just as good a Hybrid as Toyota, but
people buy a Prius because it is " socially cool ".
If you do any research on your own, wind is not the
answer, I already know why, I want someone to
factually explain to me if they disagree. Not feel
warm wishful thinking, facts. Explain why using less
is not better than making more?

Evansville should mandate all homes have at least 50%
Compact Fluorescent bulbs by 2009, and an appliance
buyback program replacing old refrigerators and
freezers with more efficient products. That is just a
start. Some think just because I have spent over a
hundred hours researching Industrial Wind, that I am
in favor of dirty coal plants and flag burning. The
inconvenient truth to wind turbines is that all
turbines in this area will be owned by a company from
Spain who is a multi billion dollar company looking
for U.S. taxpayer subsidies. If their was no PTC or
other lucrative bonuses, their would be no turbines.

The sad truth is that turbines are not the answer.
More can be done by using less and encouraging
conservation. Destroying rural Rock county for a
foreign investors benefit is not my idea of America.
Reality is that nuclear power is going to be the
alternative, but its cuddly factor is not very high.

It's easy for some people to say how great something
is when they wear rose colored glasses. Take them off
for a second, imagine your lifelong dream and hard
work to live in a peaceful rural area destroyed by
people who don't know Theodore Robinson from Jackie
Robinson. It's always easier to agree with something
that will not affect every minute of every day for the
rest of your lives.

The Evansville Water and Light Committee is sitting on
their hands and not doing what is best for their
service area. The city gave me blank looks years ago
when some neighbors and me told the city of the water
problems on the west side. It's another classic case
of history repeating.

I have nothing to gain but peace of mind with this
battle. I am not a paid lobbyist, I am a blue collar
call it like I see it guy. I have done my homework, I
have the facts, I am my own person who thinks for
myself and will gladly debate this issue with anyone.
Imagine the first person who tried to argue the world
was flat, lead paint is hazardous, smoking is bad for
you, asbestos, Ross Perot, and Vioxx.

I wish wind turbines were the answer, I ignorantly
supported them until I researched them. Cost vs.
Reward, Large Wind Turbines are as big a business as
foreign oil with the same players. If you want to do
your part, use less, recycle, drive less, and think
for yourself.

As always,

Matt Gaboda