RE: Why effects of LDR differ from metabolism

["Ted Rockwell" <tedrock@CPCUG.ORG>]

>So you agree with me that radiation exposure at low dose and low dose rates

do not have a significant affect on the body?



John:



Perhaps it's a subtle point, but I believe the data demonstrate that we know

with a high degree of certainty that LDR can have no detrimental effects and

may have beneficial effects, depending on the circumstances.



The statement I disagree with is that LDR probably has a detrimental effect

but it's too small to worry about.  I disagree, first, because I think we

know that it is not detrimental.  And second, because many people will react

"well, you may not want to worry about it, but I want to decide for myself

whether I wish to accept the damage that you want to brush off."



I think the positions are quite different, in determining policy and

actions.



But John, until you have examined the data that you scorn and evaluated it

in detail, I don't think your opinions and speculations on the subject

deserve much consideration.



Ted Rockwell





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