You could get arrested if you try to build a windmill on your property.

It seems that every one wants to go green, but nobody wants the alternative energy sources in their own back yard.  There have been several attempts to develop wind mill fields that would be able to supply whole communities with power.  The mere idea of the unsightly monstrosities covering the landscape outweighs the environmental impact potential, and a fire storm of protests quickly destroys the hope of development.

It may be hip to be green, but it’s not so cool if it starts to affect your property values.  The rich and famous in and around Cape Cod were quick to bring up the dangers of wind turbines when a development threatened their own ocean views.

Now the government wants to get involved and make it illegal to produce clean, green electricity from wind turbines.  The legislation is being touted as an “animal protection” bill because migratory birds can be killed by the wind turbines (Never mind the oil spills, pollutions, or global warming).

Personally, I don’t see what the fuss is all about.  Some countries have made an entire tourist industry off of windmills.  Maybe the engineers need to spend a little time making something that is not only energy efficient, but attractive as well.