So, will the “greenies” be bringing in outside money and help to buy another LPEA election? In a previous election, I was called by a far-left acquaintance who insisted I vote for one of the “green” candidates. He later admitted he was being paid to do so.

Really, it doesn’t matter to me. My electricity consumption has declined, while my electric bill has skyrocketed, so I’m taking action. I’m building a coal-fired generator just for my house. I’ll use lead-zinc batteries mined at Silverton for storage. Because I’m a “little guy” and not an evil capitalist, I’m not regulated by federal clean air regulations.

By mining, and thus recovering those heavy metals from the Animas watershed, I’m improving water quality. Soon, I’ll be free of the eco-fascists.

Mark Mahlum

Bayfield