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On a recent flight from Salt Lake City to Minneapolis-St. Paul, the plane flew over a windfarm in western Minnesota. It was a clear day. I was stunned by the fact that I could see the propeller blades turning slowly on the wind turbines looking out the plane window, I'm guessing 30,000 feet up in the air. It is incredible how big some of those things are.
ReplyDeleteBill Connors
The saddest part of this legislation is that it has turned into a jobs/economic issue, and not about local subdivisions proving they can competantly create a legal, science and fact based ordinance. It truly is depressing to see an issue about siting these machines too close to homes turn into an economic issue. You cannot safely site that many large turbines in WI, that is a fact. The state is in the process of a power grab, and rural WI will once again be the loser. I sat and watched Wisconsin residents plead with tears of anger and frustration for over 8 hours at a public hearing at the capitol. They came on their own time, hoping to see a democracy work for them. I think tomorrow you will see what democracy has become. I think their testimony will be overshadowed by the construction unions complaining about how many jobs they could have if we throw away all of the well researched local ordinances.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are viewed as anti-wind. I like to look at it like I am pro safe siting.
I wish Matt would run for City Council/Mayor. Just a thought.
ReplyDeleteMatt will continue to type the remainder of this in the third person. Matt appreciates your kind words Anonymous. Matt no longer lives within the city limits of Evansville, but his heart will always be in a retaining pond somewhere west of town.
ReplyDeleteMatt still resides in the Evansville School District, so he still will roll down rumble alley for many years to come. Matt loves spending time with his family, and appreciates the sacrifices all elected and appointed citizens make to serve Evansville. Matt does not always (read never) agree with them, but Matt believes most of them are trying to do what they feel is best for Evansville. Matt thinks this part of Rock county is pretty cool, and says if it came on a stick he would buy one.