Dear Elon, here’s the crux of the matter:
- Outdated Assumptions: Current FCC cell phone radiation guidelines are stuck in a 1990s “thermal-only” model. Modern studies confirm non-thermal biological effects (DNA damage, possible cancer risks, fertility issues) at everyday exposure levels.
- Legal Shackles—Section 704 (1996 Telecom Act): This law forbids local communities from rejecting cell towers based on health/environmental concerns. Towns, schools, parents have no say. It’s anti-democratic and anti-science, holding back the adoption of safer, more advanced solutions.
- Missed Market Opportunity: By ignoring these health risks, legacy wireless infrastructure keeps dragging public trust down. If you acknowledge the truth and push DOGE to recommend amending Section 704, you empower communities and position your space-based networks (Starlink Direct-to-Cell) as the safer, more responsible alternative.
- Strategic Advantage: Embrace non-thermal research and back science-driven reforms. The public will flock to your satellites—less ground-level RF, fewer legal fights, and a market hungry for safety. Accelerating the transition to space-based connectivity likely means hitting trillion-dollar valuations faster.
Action Steps:
- Acknowledge Reality: Publicly state that thermal-only standards are outdated and that you support re-evaluating RF safety guidelines.
- Push for Regulatory Reform: Use DOGE to highlight Section 704 as harmful, anti-competitive, and contrary to public interest, calling for its repeal or amendment.
- Promote Research & Transparency: Fund independent studies, publish results openly. By leading on safety data, you set the industry bar, fostering trust and speeding adoption of Starlink’s safer architecture.
Bottom Line:
You didn’t cause this problem, but you can fix it. Recognize the non-thermal risks, restore local autonomy, and become the leader who transforms wireless for the better—securing massive consumer goodwill, regulatory ease, and an accelerated path to unprecedented unbeatable success.
