Letters to the Editor in South Dakota and Hawaii

Thune/Schatz’ ‘Streamline Cancer’ Bill

By Nina Beety, Monterey, CA., Jul 22, 2018 | Original Yankton Daily Press/Dakotan Letter to the Editor here.

Sen. Thune’s S.3157 allows 4G/5G “small cell” towers in front of homes and schools in the public’s right-of-way, stripping much of the regulatory authority from communities.

This flood of “small cell” towers — every 2-20 homes — is reckless. Sen. Thune ignores decades of research showing biological disruption and harm from this radiation. The U.S. National Toxicology Program found it causes cancer after only two years of exposure. Children are especially vulnerable, as are bees, birds, and trees. Thune ignores this and over 230 scientists and physicians who called on the EU and the UN in 2017 to halt 5G, saying wireless radiation is a serious public health hazard.

California communities are rallying against these “small cells”, putting up yard signs, banners, organizing protests, and addressing hearings to stop them. Verizon’s plan to put a “small cell” at the Pacific Grove High School was called “unacceptable” and “appalling” by the principal. SB.649, a proposed CA State Bill allowing the so-called "Small Cells" throughout California was vetoed after widespread opposition.

Sen. Thune wants a Congressional hearing on the bill this month. The National League of Cities opposes this horrible bill. Stop S.3157.

Schatz’s Co-Sponsored Bill Strips Local Authority

By Nina Beety, Monterey, CA., July 24, 2018 | Original The Maui News Letter to the Editor here.

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz’s S.3157 allows 4G/5G cell towers in front of homes and schools in the public’s right of way, stripping away local authority.

Sen. Schatz ignores decades of research showing biological harm from this radiation. The U.S. National Toxicology Program results show cancer after two years’ exposure. Children are especially vulnerable, as are bees, birds and trees. Over 230 scientists and physicians called on the EU and UN in 2017 to halt 5G, saying wireless radiation is a serious public health hazard. Schatz ignores this.

California communities are rallying against these “small cells,” putting up yard signs, organizing protests, and addressing hearings to stop them. Verizon’s plan to put a “small cell” at a high school was called “unacceptable” and “appalling” by the principal. SB.649, a proposed CA State Bill allowing the so-called "Small Cells" throughout California was vetoed after widespread opposition.

Co-author Sen. John Thune plans a hearing this month. The National League of Cities opposes this horrible bill. Stop S.3157.