Blades mystery
So, there is no evidence that anti-wind farm campaigners were responsible for the damage to the lifter vehicle which was involved in transportation of wind turbine blades to the Pines Burn wind farm (your report, 16 November).
Why would anyone even suggest it in the first place? We are not exactly renowned for causing criminal damage and we certainly have nothing against the haulage company, who are only doing their job. Our complaints lie with Government policy and the greed of developers who are responsible for the environmental vandalism taking place throughout the country but who manage to avoid criminal charges.
Why was the vehicle left unguarded in a layby overnight; is that not somewhat foolish and is it not possible that some disgruntled driver had just had enough of being inconvenienced, not just for hours but days on end due to the disruption caused by the slow-moving convoys carrying the 65m (210ft) blades. This is just the start of months of disruption for which no amount of financial, community benefit bribes will compensate.
Aileen Jackson, Scotland Against Spin, Uplawmoor, East Renfrewshire
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