HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0421.032 2012-2014 Murashige, Laura
From: SCOTT STODDARD [davinci5 @mac.com]
Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 12:43 PM
To: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us
Subject: Bill 129
Aloha Council members,
I would like to submit testimony in support of Councilperson Brenda Ford's proposal to ban
fracking in Hawaii County. The fracking techniques proposed by the proponents of
geothermal energy have not been properly vetted by the world community and in fact,
evidence is beginning to emerge that suggests that this technique might be hazardous to
communities that are in close proximity to it. Your responsibility, first and foremost, is
to us, your constituents. Bill 129 would wisely prohibit this technique in Hawaii County.
If the fracking technique is, at some future date, proved unequivocally to be safe, and
declared so by peer-reviewed scientific evidence, or if technological improvements can
ensure without a doubt, the safety of local residents, then let the debate resume. But
until then, do not allow the citizens of Hawaii County, your constituents, to be rats in
some global energy industry experiment.
Like those who have sworn the Hippocratic oath, your first duty is to do no harm. Do your
duty.
Scott Stoddard
Orchidland Estates
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