Sunday, July 5, 2009

Danny's Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor:

The experts in the field of medicine recommend a minimum set-back distance of one and one half miles (2400 m) of a Wind Turbine from a human habitation.That can be understood as a truth of medicine.

The proponents of a Wind Project on Digby Neck are proposing a 600 m.distance from homes in some instances. People, of which I am one, are upset about that. Well-meaning leaders tell us there must be compromise.I agree with that.However, it is at best unethical to compromise the truth.

Case in point: one partner in a committed relationship has been found to be unfaithful by the other.When the former is confronted by the other,the offer of a compromise is made. The paramour of the former wants the compromise,i.e.let him/her "be with me three nights a week and all day Sunday!" Dr.Phil would ask:"How's that gonna work for ya?" The truth about committed relationship is that is inclusive of two exclusively and permanent. There is no middle road. Compromise for less than that is a lie.

To compromise the truth of medical science is equally ludicrous and odious.

For this reason alone, aside from the detriment to tourism and small business in Gullivers Cove, the best compromise is that there be no turbines there. Place them a minimum of 2400 m from residences along highway 217 and strategically out of sight so as not to diminish the enjoyment of those who come here from the world over to enjoy the peace,beauty, and serenity for which this place is recognized.There aren't many left like it!

Daniel Mills

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