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Re: COGEMA Says No to LNT
You expressed what I've been trying to say; many thanx.
Let me add that:
(1) Regulations are not based on LNT as "truth," but simply as a conservative
assumption for planning purposes.
(2) Regardless of what they they may think, the anti-LNT folks don't possess
"scientific truth," but simply a hypothesis which they believe has better
evidence.
(3) Nothing's more dangerous than a megalomaniac on a mission from God. I'll
take my chances with the inefficiencies and errors of the democratic process,
rather than submit to the self-proclaimed experts who are so sure of themselves
that they won't listen to criticism.
The opinions expressed are strictly mine.
It's not about dose, it's about trust.
Curies forever.
Bill Lipton
liptonw@dteenergy.com
"Jacobus, John (OD/ORS)" wrote:
> Fritz,
> Obviously, what I am saying is that laws and regulations are not written
> based on scientific studies, but by the actions of legislatures and
> governments. Unless you live in some ivory tower, you should know that
> because you and a collection of friends think that regulations should be
> changed it will happen. Have you contacted your legislature and told them
> the truth that they should obviously know? This list server provides an
> outlet for a lot of frustrated people who think that the world should listen
> to them and only them. That is not how any government, except
> dictatorships, work.
>
> I would also ask what do you mean by the LNT? In cells, mice, yeast? Do
> you mean an immune response in humans or responses to ionization that may or
> may not lead to cancer after many years. If biology was like physics, it
> would be a lot easier to demonstrate cause and effect.
>
> I should also remind you that as Einstein showed, even measurements in
> science are relative to the frame of reference.
>
> Have a good week.
>
> -- John
> John Jacobus, MS
> Certified Health Physicist
> 3050 Traymore Lane
> Bowie, MD 20715-2024
>
> E-mail: jenday1@email.msn.com (H)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Fritz A. Seiler [mailto:faseiler@nmia.com]
> Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 8:14 PM
> To: Jacobus, John (OD/ORS)
> Subject: Re: COGEMA Says No to LNT
>
> Hi John,
>
> Are you implying that scientific truth depends on the involvement of a
> government or a legislative body?
>
> I hope not! Best regards,
>
> Fritz
>
> "Jacobus, John (OD/ORS)" wrote:
> >
> > Fritz,
> > Of course, you are not a regulator and therefore do not have to answer to
> > any government and legislative body. You can make any pronouncements you
> > like and do not have to worry about the consequences.
> >
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