My letter to those opposing the "Whitewater Wind Farm"

Dear Opponents of Fayette County's Wind Farm.

I am 37 years old, born and raised here in Fayette county, and a current resident. During the last 37 years I can put earmarks on notable times in our history where we triumphed, and times where we have failed. It is my belief that when Carbon Motors failed, the spirit of the community was crushed, and since then hundreds have moved away. While THOUSANDS of dollars were given to a fruitless WAR against drugs, in lieu of treatment. Our youth have been left with very few options. They either have to MOVE or STAY and struggle through limited options. This brings me to my actual point.

The Whitewater Wind Farm. Innovation into the future, and stepping out of our towns troubled past and growing. It is notable that most of the "Scientific Claims" made by the billboards on our main street, are false and not supported with actual scientific evidence. It is simply one person opinion, and that person does not speak for the majority of the people. My generation is frustrated due to our voices not being heard, and we are rapidly approaching 40. Our children are teenagers, toddlers and in Grade school. Some of us have no option but to stay due to our financial demographic. Imagine being voiceless because you do not have the money or resources to be heard.

Allowing a "Wind Farm" to be constructed in our community would allow for a multitude of opportunities. First would be the people being given a sense of HOPE, that their town isn't doomed to be forgotten and that opportunity is on the horizon. This also sends a message to other "Green Industries" that Fayette county is the place to set up shop. We have MILLIONS of square feet of abandoned industrial space, that used to house 1000's of jobs, that are no longer in existence. Imagine if those buildings were filled, the people would come back, and Connersville could be restored to its former glory. With that comes more residents, more federal funding, grants, our education system would improve, and SMALL businesses would FLOURISH. More money means more for everyone, not just the ones who already have. Remember, there are thousands of kids who are YET to even think about their future. Let them have a chance to stay, and help our community grow.

I am 100% for the construction of the "Whitewater Wind Farm", because I am a single parent who wants his child to grow up in a flourishing, successful Connersville, Indiana. THIS is home to us, and we wish for it to REMAIN home to us.

The following photos are from Randolph County, Indiana. Proving the windmills do NOT spook horses or make them sick. Maybe Horses just DO NOT CARE.