We Don't Thneed Smart Meters

I haven't seen the new film yet, but I'm glad that it's experiencing a revival. The Lorax is a 40-year-old tale that almost perfectly illustrates what is happening today with Smart Meters. As utilities charge full-steam ahead with no regard for health or the environment, enormous short-term profits are being made by meter manufacturers. By baking the word "Smart" into these digital meters, many are being duped into believing we would be lost without them. It's tempting to buy into the false sense of urgency created by those who will gain financially from Smart Meters, as this blogger points out:

One of my favorite additions to the TV version of The Lorax is the Once-ler’s clever marketing ploy to sell his first thneed. He places a sign by the roadside that declares, “Last Chance to buy a thneed for 100 miles.” At this point, no one really knows what a thneed is, but the shrewd wording entices the passersby. After all, a thneed must be important if you have to worry about not being able to buy one for 100 miles! The Once-ler has created an instant market niche for his product; he seems to be a crafty entrepreneur.

Just like the Barbaloots, Swami-swans and Humming-fish, who were forced to leave their home because of the pollution, people have started to leave their homes because of Smart Meter electrosmog. It's up to you to stand up to this assault. You don't need their awful meters!