AN APOLOGY

It seems I might have been a bit harsh with the people of the Lenches. Sorry.

Since the Evesham Journal somehow got wind of this blog and gave it a free plug last week (thanks, EJ!) I've had correspondents getting in touch with their own views about the proposed Lenchwick Windfarm and the activities of those who are opposed to it.

Many of the thoughts and insights which have come my way are considerably more incisive than anything I could have come up with on my own.

There were the emails which expressed unhappiness at the hideous, garish placards which the VVASP drones have littered the local villages with. As one resident points out, these seem to have been deliberately designed to echo the anti-nuclear posters of the 1980s (and yes, that is a shabby trick, trying to forge an association between clean, wholesome wind energy and the terrifying longterm perils of nuclear power - but then, that's VVASP for you: they have no shame).

There have been remarks about the problems surrounding other alternatives for energy, such as nuclear (ugh!) and bio-fuels (not a bad idea, so long as we're not too concerned about eating), and how the wind option makes obvious sense in comparison.

I have even heard from people thanking me, or rather, this blog, for providing a little light relief for those who are unfortunate enough to be living in the midst of all this nasty VVASP nonsense.

All in all, a most encouraging response.

It's good to know that VVASP haven't created a monopoly of opinion, regardless of their best efforts to swamp the district with lies and propaganda, or to browbeat their neighbours into agreeing with what is clearly a selfish and shortsighted opposition to the turbines.

It's great to know that there are people in the area affected who have kept aloof from the protesters' shenanigans, who haven't lost sight of the issues involved, and who have remained true to their consciences.

I appreciate that it's difficult to express your opinions openly when there are so many around you who have abandoned common decency and democratic principles.

So, for getting in touch to let me know how you feel about the turbines and the behaviour of VVASP, a big, heartfelt thank you. And I promise that, in future, I will distinguish between the walking, talking evil of VVASP and the genuine people of the Lenches, who are thoughtful, reasonable and concerned.

VVASP must not prevail. They are in the wrong.

At least there are a good few out there who recognise that. So there is still hope that common sense will carry the day.

Thanks, guys.