We need power but not here

We need power

but not here

Recently I read a letter from

someone criticizing those who are opposing the proposed power plant in

South Fulton County. This person stated that their mother lived in California

and was now paying $400 a month for power.

First, I would like to say

that none of us is opposing a power plant. We all know that we need power.

Also, this is not just a case of "not in my backyard." This

is a different kind of backyard.

I live in Christian City and

the residents aren't your healthy 20-to-40-year-olds. These are old sick

people and sick children the ones who are most vulnerable to the effects

of this type plant. Some of these people are attached to oxygen tanks.

They certainly don't need this.

I am not an expert on the issues

but I believe the experts who have spoken out about it health experts

and Realtors. I prefer to believe them over a company that has continuously

lied to us about the facts.

Also, I would like to point

out that when California was in such need, this company refused to sell

to them, choosing to sell to the highest bidder. It was only after they

were heavily fined that they finally sold to California. They probably

wouldn't sell to us either but would export this power to the highest

bidders in the country. Perhaps the reason this person's mother is paying

so much for power is because she is now getting it from Williams.

We're not against power plants

but this is not the place for it.

Betty O'Hara

Union City