Letters and comments for June 24, 2011

Are figures accurate?

To the Editor:

I am neither in favor nor opposed to the wind farms. I have precious friends for who I was pastor and spiritual leader for years in Union and these loved ones oppose the wind farms and I support them. But, I wonder if the figures and damages that so many of the opponents to the farms express are fully accurate.

Because of my friends and dear ones, I do not necessarily support the farms. I do, however, see the money the farms would bring, the numbers (if accurate) of people who would be needed and who would be employed.

Because of my love for the people I know and have served, I cannot support the farms. I only question opponents: Are your figures accurate; are you sure?

Roy Hills

Island City

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