While I do not think every crazy storm can be attributed to global warming, it is wrong to assume that peoples concerns over global warming and energy policies are without merit just because they are not experts in those fields. I believe that most people are intelligent enough to look at the data about global warming and make their own decisions. It does help though to be a little skeptical about the source of the data. If I am reading an article about global warming, then see that study was funded by Exxon mobile, I will be skeptical of that study. You are wrong to assume that people shouldn't be able to complain about energy companies and energy policy unless they are off the grid. I am a user of energy from energy companies, and because of that I should have the right to question their actions and be concerned about the effects of their products and the future of their supplies. The idea that we should take what they sell us without question is lunacy. Because energy companies have such an effect on our lives we should hold their asses to the fire and make them be responsible. (Just to be clear though, as far as energy companies Ameren is far from the worst. We have very low rates here and their customer service isn’t that bad. I do believe that the american energy supply systems are at capacity so who knows how much longer they will last) I would love to someday be off the grid, and when I am able to ($$$) I will begin to make that move. The black and white attitude that you are either with us or against us that you exhibit is not going to do anything to address the problems that exist in our world. The world isn't a simple place, and sometimes it requires a little thought to get through it and to ensure that we leave it a better place than how we found it.