Health data say No to power plant

Health data

say No to power plant

I have heard and read reliable

and factual data about the proposed Williams Power Plant. I have also

heard many things about the risk to our health, which is my greatest concern

regarding this proposed power plant. I have tried to keep an open mind

while gathering all the information that I can before I choose a position

for or against this proposed power plant. Keep in mind that Fulton and

Fayette counties are in the non-attainment zone for ozone pollution.

After reading these documents

and visiting the website of Safeguard South Metro at www.NoPowerPlant.org,

the place I received the American Lung Association materials, I could

confidently make my decision about the proposed power plant based on true

and factual information.

The power plant must not be

constructed in this highly populated area or in an area that is in the

non-attainment zone.

How can Williams, in good conscience,

be willing to place a power plant in an area that will affect so many

people's health? The intended plant location is within several hundred

yards of the Christian City Community which houses retirees, elderly people

requiring hospice care, and children at the child care facility.

I have seen the commercials

for Williams Co. on television. I don't understand how Williams, who says

they are a company with integrity and are dedicated to their commitment

to the community, can read the same facts that I have read (American Lung

Association) and still want to place this power plant near the people

that are the most vulnerable. I suppose Williams sees those of us in the

"affected area" as the unfortunate casualties of big business,

greed and progress.

The only thing it will cost

Williams to locate elsewhere is money, which they will re-coop in a few

years. To us, having them here will cost us our health, longevity, and

quality of life, which we will never be able to re-coop.

Marie P. Cusmano

Fairburn