Delegation presentation given January 23, 2012 in Port Alberni, B.C.  Good model for others . . . 

"While B.C. Hydro is gleefully telling us "Smart Meters will promote conservation, reduce greenhouse gases and give us control of our electricity," what they don't say is that the "us" they are referring to is B.C. Hydro.

"Smart Meters have absolutely nothing to do with conservation, as many of us already know. If B.C. Hydro was really concerned about conservation, that 1 billion dollars of taxpayer money spent to implement the Smart Meter program could have been better spent on incentives to retrofit houses with triple pane windows, more insulation or more efficient furnaces . . .

"We have given up our rights to privacy in many aspects of our lives, but we should never give up our right to privacy in our own home. I am requesting that the City of Port Alberni send a letter on behalf of the Citizens of Port Alberni, requesting a Moratorium on any further installations of Smart Meters until the legal, ethical and health concerns are addressed with full public participation.

"I also request that B.C. Hydro offer those citizens who have health concerns, or who do not wish to have intrusive devices such as Smart Meters, the opportunity to keep their meter or have an electronic meter without a wireless transmitter, with no penalty.

"I urge all to fight this Legislated Tyranny to preserve what democracy we still have in this country."