Forms of electricity

Electric cars are fun to drive, economical to operate, and require very little maintenance. Recently I drove my GM all-electric car to Virginia and back, charging at the numerous fast-charging stations along major highways. My average cost of electricity for driving is just under 2.5 cents per mile. All the major car manufacturers have made significant financial commitments to transition to electric vehicles. I disagree with your Jan. 30 editorial that questioned if GM can produce “affordable and efficient electric vehicles which can go more than down the block without recharging.” I am sure they can; they already have.

Like electric vehicles, solar generation of electricity is less expensive, requires very little maintenance, and has no harmful emissions. Solar systems can generate electricity for less than 6 cents per kwh; my cost from Entergy is about 12 cents per kwh. Many towns, schools, businesses, and residences have installed solar power systems, and Entergy and the electric co-ops are rapidly increasing their use of solar power because they recognize the obvious benefits of solar. We must continue to have laws and regulations that promote the expansion of solar in the Natural State by all parties and prevent the large utility companies from monopolizing solar power.

On another topic, the U.S. should have been prepared for an attack on the Capitol at any time by terrorists, foreign or domestic. Heavily armed troops should have been immediately available. As soon as a perimeter line or the windows and doors of the Capitol were crossed, the Capitol defenders should have started shooting. It is inexcusable that hundreds of terrorists were able to invade the Capitol to delay the finalization of the election and to search for the vice president and other government officials to capture or kill.

JIM RICE

Little Rock