Post by freddyv on Jan 14, 2008 21:47:55 GMT -5
taken from foxnews.com:
Big Brother?
The California Energy Commission wants the state to be able to adjust thermostats by remote control — giving the government the ability to regulate the temperature of homes under certain circumstances.
Newspapers, the Internet and talk radio are abuzz with the plan — which is expected to be approved in a few weeks. The idea is to regulate energy use during peak periods, or times of high prices or shortages.
But critics are calling the idea draconian. They say it could be dangerous for the sick and the elderly. One think tank expert says "This brings new meaning to the term 'climate control.'" And even people who think the idea has merit are questioning the application. Says Tom Kirey of the CATO Institute — "there is actually some reason behind this idiocy."
Big Brother?
The California Energy Commission wants the state to be able to adjust thermostats by remote control — giving the government the ability to regulate the temperature of homes under certain circumstances.
Newspapers, the Internet and talk radio are abuzz with the plan — which is expected to be approved in a few weeks. The idea is to regulate energy use during peak periods, or times of high prices or shortages.
But critics are calling the idea draconian. They say it could be dangerous for the sick and the elderly. One think tank expert says "This brings new meaning to the term 'climate control.'" And even people who think the idea has merit are questioning the application. Says Tom Kirey of the CATO Institute — "there is actually some reason behind this idiocy."