August 22, 2008

• freedom and independence

  so, i was thinking.  everyone is talking about going green and alternative fuels and all this shit about energy independence.  but what are they really talking about?  to me, the notion of personal freedom comes to mind.  i think that, as long as the cost to upgrade and come off the grid remains within the affordability range of celebrities, one can never be truly free.  for instance, it would probably cost $50,000 for me to convert my house to solar with the currently available arrays.  and if i was even able to install a system, it would take 20 years for the investment to pay for itself.  so, in the meantime, i rely on the virtual monopoly of my utility company.  so i beg to ask, am i truly free if the utility company can turn off my electricty and gas at a whim?

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