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RE: Why effects of LDR differ from metabolism
Ted,
Again, I have read a large body of the literature and am skeptical of the
results that you think are so important. Posting a number of selected
articles and references while ignoring others that dispute the claims is
biased reporting.
I do believe we can say there is no harmful effects, and that is about which
we need to educate the public. You are trying to convince the public low
doses of radiation are good. That will be a trough row to hoe. I think
people would like to see limits rather than purported benefits. At least
the NRC public dose limits is making headway.
-- John
-----Original Message-----
From: Ted Rockwell [mailto:tedrock@cpcug.org]
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2001 11:06 AM
To: Jacobus, John (OD/ORS); RadSafe
Subject: RE: Why effects of LDR differ from metabolism
>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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