It was with great interest that I read the letter to the editor from Angela Andersson (Herald, Jan. 26) about the dangers of radio frequency emissions. I recall several years back another strong, dedicated and well-informed citizen named Erin Brockovich who brought to our attention the negative health consequences of contaminated drinking water. Newspapers and industry representatives made disparaging comments to try and discredit her, as well.

There can no longer be disagreement by the sufficiently informed that radio frequency emissions are harmful to humans and animals. Those who are willing to accept the views of the telecommunications and wireless industries without question or, are otherwise uninformed, will continue to lead their discussions on these health-related issues based on personal feelings rather than empirical data. The science is irrefutable.

It appears that our county commissioners are locked into their uninformed views regarding the health impact of RF emissions. However, it is their responsibility to research this information once it is put before them and not rely just on the input from the telecommunications and wireless industries or groups whose profit motives outweigh public health and safety concerns.

It is the choice of the commissioners whether to become sufficiently informed. But, as a taxpaying citizen of La Plata County my hope is that they will read the medical and scientific evidence presented to them and put our citizens’ health, safety and quality of life before the profits of the industry. If they choose to support those companies by writing telecommunication-industry “friendly” regulations for La Plata County without regard for our health, then I will choose to support the other candidate at the voting booth.

Wake up to this issue, folks! We can help our current elected officials by letting them know that “We the People” have been awakened to the issue and we will be watching closely.

Chris Gallagher

Durango