Re: DU - request for (actions!? :-)

[Muckerheide <muckerheide@mediaone.net>]

Hi Mike, Ruth,

> Ruth W. sermonized:
> 
>> We talk largely to each other on RADSAFE and we are mostly of one mind about
>> junk science, but we must communicate publicly that acting on junk science is
>> more than foolish, it is dangerous and costly, and diverts both attention and
>> money from the actual risks that are present in society.  What should we do?

Mike Stabin responded:
 
> "We" (starting with the leadership of the HPS and the Public Info Committee,
> but involving many of "us") should stop being afraid, and should begin to
> consistently make this point clearly and forcefully to newsmakers and public
> officials. Good sermon, as always, Ruth. But sermons to the congregation no
> good as long as they remain theoretical exercises in reasoning, they must lead
> to concrete action.

Agreed!  What action do you propose? :-)  Others?

Regards, Jim
muckerheide@mediaone.net
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