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I'm Happy To Respond...

The Dayton Defender!

@ September 20, 2008 3:37 PM Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

So, here's my latest replies:

"Allow me to retort...

First of all, who has power is relevant because the excuse is that certain places are "higher priority" than others. My guess is that NONE of the higher ups at DP&L are without power. If not, does that mean that they are "higher priority" than the rest of us?"

(My response: Who has power is irrelevant because DP & L has crews in 7 or 8 counties trying to get the power on. Furthermore, you have absolutely no proof of your guess that higher ups at DP & L have power, though, I'll admit that could be the case. Even if you're right, I hope they do! You know why? They may need their computers and charged cell phones to be able to get orders out to the crews to help get all of our power back on!)

"Secondly, I think everyone here can take care of themselves so you don't do yourself any favors by belittling your audience."

(My response: With all due respects though that may be the case in your case, you should've been here at the station answering phone calls from some of the people in our listening area. Not all people, to be certain, fit this description, but I'm not sure a few of the folks who've called us could manuever themselves out of a paper bag!)

"My biggest complaint is that in this day and age DP&L is so unprepared that a windstorm can cripple the entire Dayton area!!"

(My response: And just how many times does Dayton get hit with a hurricane? C'mon!)

"Imagine what it would be like if a real disaster struck...what about a terrorist attack?"

(My response: I have sat in meetings for disaster preparedness for first responders in both Montgomery and Greene Counties. Rest assurred Dayton Power and Light is often included in those discussions. In such a situation logic would dictate that nothing would work perfectly, but there are many plans in place. We won't know how well the plans will work until and unless such a disaster happens.)

"And what about the people in the DDN who have a small child that needs a breathing machine...DP&L told them "sorry, good luck"! They had to borrow a generator from a neighbor! Guess that isn't as "high priority" as DP&L execs?"

(My response: Some area hospitals were taking in people in such situations. One, I heard was even offering free room and board until the patient's power was restored. Churches were offering people electricity to charge their cell phones and medical devices. And 9-1-1 was available if such a situation became a true emergency We had all that on the air. Sorry if you didn't hear it.)

"Anyway, I'll leave you to count your DP&L stock while I try to open my can of Chef Boyardee spaghetti with teeth so I can eat it cold.."

(My response: Friend...I'm in the dark, too. All my neighbors have power. I don't. You'll probably have power before I do, as my situation appears to be one of those "individual drops" the Dayton Power and Light folks say may take into next week to fix. So, if you get back up before I do, enjoy your power. You can think of me eating my cold peanut butter sandwiches while you do. Lastly, I have no stock in Dayton Power and Light. I have no relatives or friends who work for them. No connection to the company at all. )

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Gary:

Everything I've stated is uncontrovertible and provable fact, as opposed to some of the nonsense in some of your posts...
By The Dayton Defender @ 09/22/08 03:31:42 PMreport abuse
Maybe you should change your name...
To the "Dayton Power & Light Defender"?
By Gary @ 09/22/08 03:19:04 PMreport abuse