It's amazing ! ! You are quoting, almost word for word, the lies, exaggerations and scare tactics used by so many anti-nuke zealots who will say ANYTHING to stop, once again, the advance of nuclear power here in the U.S.
You say I have not fully studied the effects of nuclear radiation. Nothing could be further from the truth. By the way, have you ever visited a nuclear power plant? You should. I have, and it was an exciting experience. I have also felt the effects of nuclear radiation. I am alive today because more than 200 nuclear radiation pellets were inserted into my prostate, saving and extending my life. Add that to the fact once each year the FAA requires me to take a thallium treadmill examination in order to renew my flight license (ask anyone in nuclear medicine what thallium is.) I have been a pilot since I was 16 and losing my right to fly, even at 80 years old, would be a devastating blow to me. In simple terms I've received several hundred times as much nuclear radiation as anyone working in a nuclear power plant or living within a three mile radius of one. The reason for the annual examination is the fact that I have undergone 2 triple bypass surgeries and FAA regulations require me or anyone who has had heart surgery to prove annually that they are safe to fly, solo or otherwise. I fly the new Cirrus, the most exciting light plane in the world.
There are some very minimal hazards in building and operating a nuclear powder plant, but the actual total hazard is miniscule when compared with ANY other kind of power plant. If you take the time to visit my website click on videos at the top of the home page. One of the videos explains the storage of spent rods, and one is a CBS 60 Minutes segment on the French nuclear giant, Areva.
You will ultimately learn that nuclear power is not the "bogey man" that the anti-nuke zealots would like you to believe it is.
From your writing you appear to be a reasonably intelligent man. I have made the assumption that if you looked into the subject much deeper than you obviously have, you would quite soon join the rapidly growing ranks of environmentalists who have become dedicated, well informed, and active supporters of nuclear power. In other words, try it...you'll like it!
Best regards,
Ralph Andrews
PS Do not rely on nuclear scientists alone to learn the truth. There are many of them who are opposed to nuclear power. Instead consult nuclear engineers who have had years of experience working inside nuclear power plants. You won't find many, if any, in that category who are opposed to nuclear power. Quite the contrary...and I can put you in touch with several current and former nuclear engineers....if you're really interested.
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Dear Adrian, It's amazing !
Submitted on July 20th, 2007 by InterestedReaderDear Adrian,
It's amazing ! ! You are quoting, almost word for word, the lies, exaggerations and scare tactics used by so many anti-nuke zealots who will say ANYTHING to stop, once again, the advance of nuclear power here in the U.S.
You say I have not fully studied the effects of nuclear radiation. Nothing could be further from the truth. By the way, have you ever visited a nuclear power plant? You should. I have, and it was an exciting experience. I have also felt the effects of nuclear radiation. I am alive today because more than 200 nuclear radiation pellets were inserted into my prostate, saving and extending my life. Add that to the fact once each year the FAA requires me to take a thallium treadmill examination in order to renew my flight license (ask anyone in nuclear medicine what thallium is.) I have been a pilot since I was 16 and losing my right to fly, even at 80 years old, would be a devastating blow to me. In simple terms I've received several hundred times as much nuclear radiation as anyone working in a nuclear power plant or living within a three mile radius of one. The reason for the annual examination is the fact that I have undergone 2 triple bypass surgeries and FAA regulations require me or anyone who has had heart surgery to prove annually that they are safe to fly, solo or otherwise. I fly the new Cirrus, the most exciting light plane in the world.
There are some very minimal hazards in building and operating a nuclear powder plant, but the actual total hazard is miniscule when compared with ANY other kind of power plant. If you take the time to visit my website click on videos at the top of the home page. One of the videos explains the storage of spent rods, and one is a CBS 60 Minutes segment on the French nuclear giant, Areva.
You will ultimately learn that nuclear power is not the "bogey man" that the anti-nuke zealots would like you to believe it is.
From your writing you appear to be a reasonably intelligent man. I have made the assumption that if you looked into the subject much deeper than you obviously have, you would quite soon join the rapidly growing ranks of environmentalists who have become dedicated, well informed, and active supporters of nuclear power. In other words, try it...you'll like it!
Best regards,
Ralph Andrews
PS Do not rely on nuclear scientists alone to learn the truth. There are many of them who are opposed to nuclear power. Instead consult nuclear engineers who have had years of experience working inside nuclear power plants. You won't find many, if any, in that category who are opposed to nuclear power. Quite the contrary...and I can put you in touch with several current and former nuclear engineers....if you're really interested.