a:3:{s:16:"field_story_body";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:"value";s:1445:"When it comes to our health and privacy shouldn&rsquo;t we have a choice or have we slowly allow our rights to be chipped away.<br />
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It seems that may be the case with Michigan&rsquo;s utility companies and their forced compliance for the installation of &ldquo;Smart meters&rdquo; on residential homeowners.<br />
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It doesn&rsquo;t matter that they may be jeopardizing our health with the radio waves that are continually being emitted and the capturing of personal data that is being collected.<br />
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There have been hearings on the issue and legislation has been introduced by Rep. Opsommer and Rep. McMillan to try to limit the installation of these &ldquo;Smart meter&rdquo;.&nbsp; SOME of the utility companies are considering an &ldquo;opt out&rdquo; provision for the customer -- but the &ldquo;opt out&rdquo; will probably include an additional fee to the homeowner.<br />
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If you have concerns for your health and your personal privacy submit you concerns to the MI Public Service Commission about smart meters by April 16. 2012.<br />
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For an article on the issue and the legislation click on the following story link:<br />
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<a href="http://michiganstopsmartmeters.com/2012/03/10/second-michigan-opt-out-bill-offers-many-benefits/">http://michiganstopsmartmeters.com/2012/03/10/second-michigan-opt-out-bill-offers-many-benefits/</a><br />
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