A lot of times I hear people discussing how altern...

2008-05-17T15:36:00.000-05:00

A lot of times I hear people discussing how alternative energy is a great idea, but "unfortunately it can't currently compete in the marketplace against fossil fuels. We need to make it cheaper and competitive before we start using it".

This always sounds ridiculous to me. Of course, that's because I value the health of people and the sustainability of our society, which of course are purely externalities that capitalism has no interest in protecting. It's like using a toilet. We don't claim that toilets need to come down in price because it's easier to go out and shit on the street. We understand that some thing are more expensive but are worth it to keep the places we live nice. I think it's the same with solar energy.

And besides, solar energy is too expensive but the Iraq war isn't? It's OKAY to spend money on things that are worthwhile in my opinion.

Hope things are going well for you Mookie.

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