Re: intentional misuse

["Sandy Perle" <sandyfl@earthlink.net>]

Andy,

> We have a radioactive materials security policy here and, to the best of my
> knowledge, it satisfies both the regulators and the researchers.  We have
> had no intentional misuses of radioactive materials of which I am aware.
> And we don't force prospective researchers, staff, or grad students to
> submit to psychological testing to see if they can be trusted to work with
> minor amounts of radioactive materials.

You have a well run program, and knowing you as I do, I can see why. 
That doesn't mean others are as well run. They are the problems, and 
they will bring you down with regulation, whether or not you do have 
a good program.

My recommendation is that individuals found intentionally causing 
potential harm to others, either physical or mentally, should be 
dealt with swiftly and as harshly as the law will allow. Significant 
incarceration is an option that needs to be utilized more often than 
it has been. If there is a significant threat of jail time, perhaps 
some will be dissuaded from pursuing their childish acts, that 
ultimately affect you , me and every professional in this field.

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