I think they are beuatiful, but even ugly ones are prettier than a war for oil.

I do believe that some people are sensitive to the noise. For that reason, placing them off the beaten track is a good idea, but to not use such a wonderful source of power? Unthinkable to me. They are saving some farmers from going under. Some areas should be zoned for beauty spots, and some for habitation, but some, like some desert areas and second growth timber areas etc. should be zoned for windmills. mg