Environmentalists are pressing Michigan Governor to Ban Coal Power Plants

According to the Detroit News, priests of Mother Earth are pressing Democrat Governor Jennifer Granholm to halt the construction of coal-fired power plants, hopefully for good. Even though eight coal-fired plants around the state are in various stages of development, almost the only development in liberal-run Michigan, they wish to use the power of the executive office to make laws that would halt the development.

What is the end goal of these so-called environmentalists? According to Jean Veselenak, a retired Rogers City teacher, coal plants are "a very big risk for our area," and carbon dioxide emissions pose serious health threats. Many environmentalists are critical that Michigan does not regulate carbon dioxide emissions. They want the state to use its power to stop anything that emits carbon dioxide. Right now, these people advocating increased state control say it is just to stop coal plants... but someday in the future, they'll realize that you emit carbon dioxide. And then they'll want to eliminate you.

Yes, this story about coal plants is less about health dangers and making the world a better place. It is more about controlling property. But it won't stop there. Once someone realizes that they have power over your property rights, the next step is to take away your liberty- your freedom to choose. After that, it isn't a big step to take away your life. All in the name of 'protecting the environment.'

But what will be the result on society for the actions of these silly people, and those like Granholm and Obama who indulge their anti-social behavior? Higher electricity prices, which will make it harder for the poor and elderly to heat their homes. Higher prices will cause inflation to erode the savings of the retired and those on fixed incomes. Higher prices will drive businesses out of our state.

Whatever your opinion is on coal plants, and the environment, you have to recognize that the best way to make the world a better place for humans is to allow them to be developed, and not to block them. This is a fiery issue- it speaks to the basic rights of man- life, liberty, and property.