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The subsidies for wind are a misuse of public money. The "benefits" from industrial wind are a fantasy and an escape from our energy problems. For me, believing that industrial wind will solve our energy problems is a little like believing the Tooth Fairy will pay my heating bills this winter.
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Linda Bly in 'E.ON Netz Wind Report 2005 Questions the Value of Wind as an Energy Source', NWW 12/9/05
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