RE: intentional misuse

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

> Supporting an enhanced level of criminality
> solely because radioactive materials are involved would reinforce a
> perception that there is something intrinsically evil about the radiation,
> not the criminal behavior.  

That may very well be the outcome by doing so. However, I also 
remember many in this forum stating that government and other 
professionals should perform actions that only placate the public, 
when there is ample knowledge that these actions are completely 
unnecessary. We can't have it both ways.

There is a problem. It is most likely minimal as far as real risk. 
The media builds this up, and in so doing, agitates the public. The 
regulators react to public agitation. In the end, all licensees are 
dealt with in unrealistic regulation, to prevent the few who abuse. 
So, tell me,, what do we do???


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