Boom-less

As a fourth-generation Santa Barbara resident, I was struck by the negativity in the critique of Elon Musk. Living in the mountains, I’ve yet to hear one of these “Elon Booms” myself, though I’ve been eagerly waiting to experience one. To my mind, a sonic boom, is no more intrusive than the crack of a thunderbolt, which most of us admire as a natural wonder.

What Musk has accomplished is nothing short of transformative. In my own home, we rely on Starlink for internet, both in a fixed position and on the go with our RV, ensuring reliable connectivity even in the mountains. Our solar system, paired with Tesla Powerwall batteries, keeps the lights on during frequent SCE outages, especially during fire risk shutdowns. This same system powers our three Tesla Model Ys, which my family drives. And thirdly they help the entire S.B. electric grid These innovations, born from Musk’s vision and the work of his teams, have greatly improved the quality of our lives — and everybody else who likes to breathe clean air.

To dismiss his work as merely a pursuit of money and power ignores the tangible benefits Musk’s companies bring to everyday people like me. From revolutionizing sustainable energy to advancing global connectivity, his contributions are nothing short of remarkable. I, for one, applaud Musk’s efforts to improve the world we all live on in many amazing ways.

Any readers who doubt this rebuttal should take the time to do some AI research and explore the lengthy, fact-supported responses that debunk all of the points casually thrown out.