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RE: "Perception is reality"
Dr.
Weiner's statement regarding fatal consequences due to perceived risk was
personally observed by me one fateful day. The accident occurred in a remote
area of the US and involved a truck carrying refined uranium and a slow moving
train. The first responders backed away from life-saving efforts almost
immediately when they noticed the radioactive symbol. It was several hours
before knowledgeable individuals arrived at the scene but it was too late -- the
driver died from loss of blood which possibly could have been prevented had the
first responders administered first aid. Unfortunately, the first responders
reacted emotionally to a perceived risk from LSA material -- material which
carries practically no inherent risk.
Randy
Randy Brich
USDOE
509-372-4617 (phone)
509-372-4549 (fax)
randall_f_brich@rl.gov
The contents of this message are mine personally and do not reflect the views
or position of the U.S. Department of Energy or the Federal
Government.
My disagreement with this concept is that it results in misapplication
of resources, which can have dangerous or even fatal consequences.
Ruth Weiner, Ph. D.
ruthweiner@aol.com