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10-13-2016, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by JourneyOfLife
Red Flag 1.... If a ballot initiative is worded in a way to confuse "some" voters (trick them)!
Red Flag 2.... When an established industry attempts to use legislation to thwart competition!
Red Flag 3.... Amendment to the State Constitution!!!!! Really??? That sort of permanency is, in itself, alarming.
Red Flag 4.... When a large Monopoly tries to "Justify" Legislation that protects them, by claiming they are protecting you!!!
This piece of legislation looks more like Monopolies trying to have Industry Protection written into the State Constitution and to (in practical terms) eliminate emerging technology and future competition.... in a permanent manner!
Even if one is against Solar or subsidies for it; Lesser legislation would probably be more appropriate than an Amendment to the State Constitution! IOW, Legislation that allow more flexibility in the future... because "No One" can predict the future!
Changes to the state constitution, from the "Individual Consumers Perspective" just seems excessive, with the potential for "Unknown" or "Unintended" negative future consequences to "all consumers". IOW... they want to "Write it in STONE" and make it "Close To" permanent and unalterable!
This is one of those... Its not what you know, that will likely hurt you. Its what you "do not" know that "might very well" hurt you!
Here is what an Amendment to the State Constitution would do: It would send a message to entrepreneurs, existing businesses and investors in alternate energy : "Don't Bother Even Trying to Innovate... You already lost the battle and surely will lose!"
We do not live in Fl... But considering our retirement options. If I were a FL voter, I would reject "An Amendment". If they come back with different legislation later that allows more future flexibility (less than an amendment)... I would look at it again and consider it.
It appears this article tries to give a balanced POV. Proposed Florida amendments would set solar energy policy |
Excellent and dead on post. 
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