Re: RADSAFE digest 3135

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

> I think the idea that there is a synergistic effect
> between continually doses of low lowel radiation and the rise of soft tissue
> cancers is an idea that needs to be considered

I agree that there should be studies to determine if there are 
effects. I only suggest that there needs to be a well-defined Design 
of Experiment development, and, that the study be as scientific as 
possible. Those conducting the study need to have as little bias, 
and, if done appropriately ands scientifically, let the chips fall 
where they may.

If there is a consensus, then the next logical step is to assess the 
risk/benefits from either continuing, or discontinuing a technology. 
That is a decision each of us make every day when we step into a 
shower, leave our home, drive our car on "death highways', etc. There 
is risk all around us. We accept some risk, and as a country, the 
risks we are willing to accept or reject needs a fair and impartial 
hearing. That hasn't happened yet.

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