Re: Criticality accident

[Gary Isenhower <garyi@BCM.TMC.EDU>]

I disagree.  The purpose of the "comparative body count" may be thought

of as "which of my limited options is the safest".  Failure to consider

this point would be foolish and dangerous.



Consider food irradiation.  Will it save more lives than traditional

techniques?  This is a critical question.



William V Lipton wrote:

> 

> Comparative body counts are even less useful than "cool alliterations," and

> should NEVER be used to justify preventable accidents.

>     _______________________________________________



	Gary Isenhower

	713-798-8353

	garyi@bcm.tmc.edu

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