Re: FACTS ABOUT TENNESSEE ILLNESSES

[William V Lipton <liptonw@dteenergy.com>]

another excellent posting:  The "anti's" are winning primarily because they have
made so many in the nuclear community defensive to the point of not being objective
about our own performance.  If there is to be any hope of a viable nuclear industry,
we must be at least as tough on ourselves as our critics are.

The opinions expressed are strictly mine.
It's not about dose, it's about trust.

Bill Lipton
liptonw@dteenergy.com


glandry@canberra.com wrote:

> Dear Radsafers,
>
> I have always felt that more active input from informed persons opposed to our
> (Health Physics Professionals) viewpoints would serve only to enhance the
> discussions.  I see that Mr. Slavin has already been quickly labeled and
> dismissed by some.   I think some of the points he makes about our dismissal of
> opposing opinions are only bolstered by this reaction.  I believe that none of
> us are completely un-biased concerning these issues, so I don't think the fact
> that Mr. Slavin is weighing in on a particular side should be a cause for the
> dismissal of what he has to say.  I'm pretty sure most of us are receiving a pay
> check for our efforts, so, once again - ihmo, this is a non issue from a
> standpoint of discussion.
>
> Best regards,
> Greg Landry
>
> PS
> All opinions are mine and are not endorsed by my employer
>

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