What is so great about data centers?
By Ross Schriftman
Tel. 307-333-4040 (Home number)
Email: Ross.Schriftman@proton.me
What is so great about data centers? In the last year or so, this has become a major topic of discussion among Wyomingites. The increase in the number and size of these facilities that have been built, planned or proposed has raised many concerns.
Besides the significant amounts of resources to operate data centers such as energy and cooling issues of the computers with the use of our state’s water, there is the environment concerns. That includes noise and disruption of the habits of birds, mammals, plants and insects.
However, the biggest question is this. What is the purpose of these businesses? At a recent presentation I asked this question of an executive of one of the companies planning to build a large plant need Casper. He said that the consumers are the benefits because these centers will provide all kinds of information to us.
After thinking about this and reading many articles on the subject, I realized that we are not the customers. Instead, we are the product to be sold to large companies that want to market their products, services and political ideas to us. Our information about our buying habits and views on important issues are vital data points for everyone from companies like Google, Amazon and Microsoft to political operatives.
For those who are skeptical, ask anyone running for political office this summer about the number of organizations that have contacted them offering data on Wyoming voters. They claim that political candidates who purchase their systems and their data will be able to know what books you read, what movies you see and what types of food you buy. That way a candidate will be able to determine who may vote for or against him or her. You may find that creepy. I certainly do.
The politicians see dollar signs from the build-out of these facilities. They claim that there will be great jobs, a booming economy and revenue to fill the coffers of state and local government if only we all get behind these projects. We need to be skeptical about these claims.
Recently, I spoke to a friend who is an electrical contractor. He is concerned that these centers may take away his employees for the one or two-year build-outs by offering higher salaries and benefits like group health insurance. Down the road, he and his local business may be gone for lack of trained and qualified electricians.
But, wait. Wouldn’t these organizations bring in their own workforce? Of course, they will. However, it will not be for the highly technical local folks who have certain Wyoming required certifications like electricians.
We should slow down and think about all the ramifications for our local communities and our state before fast-tracking what may turn out to be not so good for Wyoming and our people.
My interview with Tom Lacock, AARP Wyoming director. (NOTE: Please wait a few moments for the video to appear. AARP website has a short 11 second intro.)
Link: https://www.facebook.com/reel/4025048081133064
My testimony on May 14th before the Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Committee on Maternity Care. My testimony begins at 1:42:04 and concludes at 1:49:17.
My May 13th testimony before the Joint Judiciary Committee concerning expansion of access to court records. My testimony begins at 1:46:40 and concludes at 1:49:51.
My testimony at the Wyoming Joint Judiciary Committee via Zoom on “Anti-SLAPP” legislation.
Dear Ross,
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Wyoming Right to Life, thank you for submitting your Candidate Questionnaire.
Your questionnaire in support of life is impressive. We are pleased to endorse your candidacy for House District 37.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to Sheila or me if we can be of any assistance to you on the campaign trail.
We pray for your health and safety as you run to serve Wyoming and life from conception to natural death.
With gratitude,
Marti Halverson and Sheila Leach
Wyoming Right to Life.
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“Meet Ross Schriftman, an insurance salesman living in Casper, Wyoming, who is running for the Republican House District 37. That is the seat currently held by Representative Steve Harshman.
“Ross came to the Casper studios of Wyoming’s morning talk radio show, Wake Up Wyoming, for an interview with talk host Glenn Woods.”
~ Source: Wake Up Wyoming with Glenn Woods
You can listen to the interview with Glenn HERE.
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The U.N. pledged to address dementia. How’s Wyoming addressing it?
Wyoming Public Radio’s Hannah Habermann sat down with Kevin Jameson, the CEO of the Dementia Society of America, and Ross Schriftman, a Casper resident and dementia awareness advocate. Read the interview transcript here.
Note: Wyoming Public Radio does not endorse any political candidacy.
Your Wyoming Link’s full interview with Ross Schriftman on his political positions as he enters the race for Wyoming House District 37. VIEW HERE.
“Casper local and political activist Ross Schriftman has entered the race as a Republican candidate for Wyoming State Representative in House District 37, which serves Natrona County.” ~Source: Your Wyoming Link’s
Ross Schriftman Announces Run for Wyoming House District 37
“A lifelong advocate for limited government and constitutional principles, Schriftman emphasized his commitment to keeping Wyoming affordable through common-sense reforms and private-sector growth. His campaign priorities include: …” Read more HERE.
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Casper Political Activist Announces Bid For Wyoming State House District 37
“Local Casper political activist Ross Schriftman has announced his candidacy for the Wyoming State House District 37 seat, currently held by Rep. Steve Harshman. Harshman, who has been in office since 2003, has not yet decided whether to seek a 13th term.” Read the full article here.
Casper resident Ross Schriftman recently announced his candidacy for Wyoming House District 37.
Casper resident Ross Schriftman announces candidacy for Wyoming House District 37