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To: American Spirit who wrote (275272)	2/18/2006 3:38:45 PM
From: longnshort	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 1578208

PETA people would rather you died, then you wouldn't need wind power which kills the birds

To: American Spirit who wrote (275272)	2/18/2006 4:23:20 PM
From: combjelly	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1578208

"Wind power is free and infinite once the windmills are paid for." What do you mean infinite? There is only finite wind. Do you mean infinitely low cost, once amortized? That isn't correct either, there is maintenance. And wind power, on an average, is pretty expensive. German citizens had to accept a significant rate hike because the government wanted electricity priced high enough so wind mills could compete...

To: American Spirit who wrote (275272)	2/18/2006 4:25:53 PM
From: longnshort	Respond to of 1578208

oh they don't break down nor need repairs? more 'feel good' engineering