Smart meters are an insidious, violating and
dangerous technology being ushered in at a speed the public
cannot fathom ("BGE to begin smart meter installation in
May," March 18). They are a health and privacy disaster in
the making.
Smart meters are currently mandatory, relying on
radio frequency radiation or RF/wireless signals. The
utility asserts that it will only transmit your personal
data two minutes a day. In reality, to maintain the entire
mesh network, all meters will be talking with one another
24/7, engulfing our homes and neighborhoods continuously
with RF radiation.
The Maryland House of Delegates is currently
considering House Bill 878, which will offer ratepayers the
ability to opt out of smart meters. The Public Service
Commission (PSC) is also holding an opt-out hearing on May
22nd. Attend the hearing to support an opt-out.
According to the American Academy of Environmental
Medicine, current medical literature raises serious
questions about genetic, cellular and hormonal effects;
blood/brain barrier damage, and increased risk of certain
types of cancers as a result of exposure to this radiation.
Children are at risk for altered brain development, impaired
learning and behaviorial problems.
According to the Interagency Working Group (a federal
interagency group which includes members from the FDA, FCC,
OSHA and the EPA) the FCC safety limits for RF radiation are
"not protective of public health."
Smart meters capture personal data. They will know
whether we're home or not and if our alarm system is
activated or not. In a second phase, household appliances
will have RFID chips, which will communicate wirelessly with
our smart meters, adding another layer of radiation into our
home.
Smart meter appliances will tell the utility about
our personal energy usage and habits. This data may then be
sold to marketing firms. No regulations are in place to
prevent any of this.
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Q-Link or
cell chip
for 3 months, absolutely
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focus, energy, or well-being, simply return it for a full
refund.
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