[geeks] Lightning question

[wa2egp at att.net]

makes me wonder about installing lightning rods on the house - in the past, 
> I've always dismissed them as "attracting" lightning. Anyone here take such 
> precautions?
> 
> Lionel

Lightning rods do not atract lightning.  They dissapate the charge so 
the lightning will pick another target.  You can still get a nearby
strike but it won't be your house.  Thank you Ben Franklin!

Bob