One year ago, Jo Egelhoff wrote at FoxPolitics.net, “Frank Lasee in the 1st Senate District. I’ve been a long-time fan of Frank’s never-changing and well-informed conservative principles and views. A bit eccentric once in a while, but this guy is a fighter. For your constitutional rights and for mine.”
The senator (R-De Pere) is certainly living up to her praise now as he tackles the issue of the health effects of wind turbines for his constituents, who live near the noisy, whirling machines. He has called for a moratorium on wind turbines (LRB-2355/4) until more research can be done. One has to applaud him for sticking out his neck for public health in an age where technology seems to rule our lives with no recourse for individuals.
Citizens surely have the right to safety in their own homes, and technologies that make them have to flee should not be tolerated. Even if you support alternative energy sources, machines or devices that harm residents are not the answer. Enough evidence and studies show how the constant humming and the shadow patterns from wind turbines can cause biological disruption to humans to not merely dismiss it. The turbines have also been shown to generate unhealthy dirty electricity and ground currents. (Here and here are a couple sources on this.) Therefore, it is heartening to have Senator Lasee try to get to the bottom of the issue, rather than resort to Wikipedia or industry-biased information (pretty much the same thing.)
Of course, liberals might say a Republican going after an alternative energy source is nothing new. But the truth is their frenzied rush to incorporate sustainable energy solutions in order to try to stop supposed manmade climate change has too often led to slip-shod solutions that can harm people’s lives – in the here and now. Just look at CFL light bulbs with toxic mercury inside that need hazmat disposal if the bulbs break. And look at AMR microwave transmitting utility meters that consumers nationwide are protesting for cost, privacy and health reasons. Situating wind turbines where they can affect residences is a prime example of diving in before looking at what lies below.
Senator Lasee is interested in obtaining more research and information to ensure the SAFE deployment of wind technology in Wisconsin (if that is possible.) His even-tempered approach makes him someone people can trust. Kudos to the senator for working for listening to citizens, and not shying away from a controversial issue. As Egelhoff said, he can be “a bit eccentric" sometimes - read independent thinker - and a consistent fighter for our rights.
Frank Lasee would also be a shining torch to replace Senator Herb Kohl – who has always claimed he is working for the people, unless it involves countering big technology or telecom interests. Please consider giving Lasee your vote for U.S. Senator when the time comes – if you want someone to truly go to bat for your rights on Capitol Hill.
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