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| Montgomery County Council President Hans Riemer |
Concerns went beyond not just the dangers opponents cited 5G would pose to residents, but also the rushed process for the ZTA, that moved forward before all issues raised by citizens had been fully addressed by the Council. While the County is limited in what it can do to stop implementation of the towers, which the industry claims must be deployed to facilitate everything from better cell service to autonomous vehicles and smart appliances, some speakers urged the Council to use the leverage it does have in creative ways.
Resident Edward Myers suggested requiring follow-up inspections for issues like radiation on towers constructed in residential areas. He noted that the current health-impact findings the industry and federal government are using as the standard are based on "1992 science." Resident Anita Prince cited more recent findings that, for example, show radiation impact on the human brain within three minutes of exposure.
Supporters of the ZTA urged the Council to act quickly in approving implementation, so that County residents and businesses can be among the first to enjoy the benefits of the new technology. Some cited the potential boost to telecommuting, as more complex tasks could be completed by more workers from home with the more powerful system. Supporters at the hearing included residents and telecommunication companies.
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Next, Dyer will come out against "smart meters".
And fluoridation of drinking water.
"Opponents of deployment of 5G wireless small cell towers in Montgomery County made an impressive showing at a public hearing"
Numbers?
5:47 AM Dyer presented both sides of the argument. I know that's rare in the local "media".
Yes, Dyer presented the crazy side and the reasonable side, and presented both of them as being equally valid.
Government can't stop the development of the 5G towers and antennas. Good.
6:48 AM I'm in favor of advancing with 5G technology in the county, but it's not accurate to say there isn't significant opposition to deployment locally and nationally.
Present both sides, let the readers decide.
I wish someone would hand Mr. Reamer smarter looking frames.
>>> I'm in favor of advancing with 5G technology in the county, but it's not accurate to say there isn't significant opposition to deployment locally and nationally.
Define significant? It sounds generous to suggest vocal protesters are even 0.001% of county residents.
9:15 - 0.001% of the County is about 11 people. Seems possible.
"11 local Luddites"
I didn't do it intentionally but I love the alliteration. I see a hashtag coming :)
i moved away from bethesda 2 years ago but it warms my heart to still see Hans mortifying Dyer lol
7:20AM - Mr. Dire could stand a new hair-do, so what's your point?
Spell someone's name wrong and insult their looks?
12:32 PM Recommending a smart pair of frames is not an insult.
"Riemer...and others will be forced to take a position that could hurt them in November with motivated anti-5G voters."
#ElevenLocalLuddites
1:03: Where do you get "eleven," when there were many more than that at last night's hearing alone?
Okay, so how many were there?
For heavens sake, it's just a question.
Being asked to a political candidate.
About something in the very county that he's running to represent.
An issue he's been supporting.
It's just a question.
People who fear the radiation from cell towers, located many yards away, have no problem talking on a cell phone, with the microwave antenna an inch or two from their brains. Look at Wikipedia entry on "inverse square law": .
You'd think that someone who boasts of attending meetings on a regular basis would make a point of noting the attendance at them. And noting the size of any particular group in attendance.
But no...all of us readers are "Alinskys".
So, Dyer - what is your position on the issue of building more cellular towers in order to improve cellular service in our County?
This is an excellent question for a candidate whose campaign places so much emphasis on economic development and quality of life.
I’ll be shocked if Mr. Dyer actually goes on record instead of just dodging the question.
Now I know why Target was sold out of tin foil hats.
This is one of Janis Sartucci's (founder and sole member of the so-called "Parents' Coalition") pet issues.
I look forward to heating up my pop tarts by simply placing them on my balcony ledge near the street light. Microwaves are cool baby!
Someone doesn't know much about the electromagnetic spectrum or the inverse-square law.
2:23: You do realize the difference in radiation emissions from a small cell tower vs. a single cell phone?
Here's your opportunity, Dyer...
What is the amount of RF radiation received from a "small cell tower" 500 feet away versus a cell phone held against one's head?
Also, can you show your readers that you understand the difference between ionizing and non-ionizing radiation?
10:00: There you go again - you do realize utility poles are not 500' away from homes on Montgomery County streets? You do realize, as the gentleman pointed out, that the industry is using health data from almost 30 years ago to measure the effects of radiation? Back when hardly anyone had a cell phone, and there was no such thing as 4G, much less 5G.
"There you go again - you do realize utility poles are not 500' away from homes on Montgomery County streets?"
So how far would the antennas be from people living, driving and walking along the streets? How strong would the RF radiation emanating from them be?
"You do realize, as the gentleman pointed out, that the industry is using health data from almost 30 years ago to measure the effects of radiation? Back when hardly anyone had a cell phone, and there was no such thing as 4G, much less 5G."
So what is the relevant data for radiation from 5G, from an antenna at a given distance from persons living, driving and walking along the streets?
Also I noticed that you completely ignored the question about ionizing versus non-ionizing radiation.
And the question about where he stands on this issue.
And the question about how many people attended the hearing.
#DodgingDyer
Saith the innumerate and scientifically illiterate Robert Dyer: "the industry is using health data from almost 30 years ago to measure the effects of radiation? Back when hardly anyone had a cell phone, and there was no such thing as 4G, much less 5G."
There are three relevant variables here:
1) The frequency of the signal emanating from the tower.
2) The strength/power of the signal emanating from the tower.
3) The typical distance from the tower to persons who may encounter the signal emanating from it.
Technology has changed, but the nature of radio frequency (RF) radiation has not. To calculate the impact, if any, on persons who may encounter RF radiation emanating from the new cell towers, all you need to know is these three variables.
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