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Re: Meat Irradiation Note ... it's about trust
"Richard L. Hess" wrote:
...
> Bill, ...
>
> I am a bit surprised that someone who advocates trust in every
> signature (and presumably is requesting that people trust him) be so
> skeptical about other experts, although I shouldn't be surprised as I
> feel this way at times, too.
> ...
Good point, although I don't agree with your "presumably." What I'm
trying to say with that signature is not that others should trust me,
but rather that the radiation protection community bears the burden of
proof to convince others that radiation can be used safely. We should
thus not be upset when others doubt our axioms, and must definitely
avoid being condescending. If someone has an "irrational" fear of
radiation, it is most likely due to some of our past screwups. We must
thus learn from our mistakes and never be satisfied with "good enough."
The opinions expressed are strictly mine.
It's not about dose, it's about trust.
Curies forever.
Bill Lipton
liptonw@dteenergy.com
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