The reason for "little real debate" about wind power is the result of the media's refusal to initiate discussion by supplying the information necessary for a debate ("Maine steps forward, into the wind," Feb. 16). Rather than providing the facts on the issue, we hear and read only the bellowing hype of unsubstantiated promises by the industry and its developers. ... The newspaper would better serve its readers by offering a look at the other side of this coin.

The reason for "little real debate" about wind power is the result of the media's refusal to initiate discussion by supplying the information necessary for a debate ("Maine steps forward, into the wind," Feb. 16).

Rather than providing the facts on the issue, we hear and read only the bellowing hype of unsubstantiated promises by the industry and its developers.

The people of Maine use only half of the electricity now generated within the state.

For the task force to suggest that this state should host upward of 2,000 wind turbines in the next 12 years is preposterous.

With nearly three decades of experience with this technology, the countries of Europe are hard-pressed to find even a modicum of benefit for their citizens.

The newspaper would better serve its readers by offering a look at the other side of this coin. What does it fear?

 

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