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We have to do this (0.00 / 0)

I find it odd that we have an almost nostalgic view of old fashioned windmills (the very seal of Tenafly shows a classic Dutch windmill) and yet some look at new windpower as a blight on the landscape.  In NJ we are fortunate to have such a long seashore and it would be irresponsible if we did not use it to reduce the need for imported fuel and reduce the generation of nuclear waste.  I'd rather see graceful fields of wind turbines than an oil slick on our white sand beaches, or hear about a leak from our nearby nuclear reactors - like happens up the Hudson regularly before the NY authorities bother telling us about it.  I think we will come to view the new wind turbines as beautiful because of what they represent. 

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by: carolh @ Sun Aug 26, 2007 at 18:25:11 PM UTC

they're beautiful (4.00 / 1)

I guess I like manmade objects, but I think windmills are beautiful, just like skyscrapers. 

Anyway, it's better than putting a coal-burning plant there. 

Frank LoBiondo Record and Jon Runyan Watch

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by: Hopeful @ Sun Aug 26, 2007 at 19:01:05 PM UTC

They remind me (0.00 / 0)

of the pinwheels we used to play with as children.

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by: carolh @ Sun Aug 26, 2007 at 22:52:57 PM UTC

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inappropriately clad tourists (0.00 / 0)

Propriety is in the eye of the beholder.  Not all of us can have a buff physique like you, Juan, and if I want to wear a speedo, I'm gonna wear a speedo, damnit!

That said, I think rows of wind turbines on the horizon could be very cool to look at.  In fact, they should build an amusement park around them and turn them into rides.

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by: Bertin Lefkovic @ Mon Aug 27, 2007 at 16:36:13 PM UTC