Unless I've missed something, I do not recall anyone on this list
presenting logical reasons in support the continuing application
of LNT in our radiation laws, regulation, policies, etc.
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Then you really missed something. Even following this "new"
thread it was mentioned that the opinion is prevailing, that LNT is a matter
of radiation laws, regulations and policies etc. At the time being it is not
possible to prove, whether the LNT is valid or not - I deliberatley repeat:
It is not possible to prove, whether the LNT is valid or not. Tests on cell
cultures or mice are nice, but results cannot and must not be
transferred to human beings. Epidemiological studies have been the target of
extremely controversial critics and RADSAFErs should remember the heated
discussions about radon. Obviously it is not possible to make the standpoint
of legislators understandable to some RADSAFErs. Legislation is a political
issue. Legislation is not to satisfy some groups who advocate controversal
issues - may it be for one or the other side. Politicians have to satisfy
their "customers" - the "culture" of commercialized
"lobbying" is btw unknown in my home country Austria. Moreover
there are international organisations, which are non-governmental and gather
internationally well known and reputated scientists together - ICRP for
instance or the IAEA. Radiation protection cannot be seen isolated from
other issues regarding workers protection from other possibly harmful
chemicals or physical impact. As long as I will be able to make proposal for
Austrian legislation I will follow the LNT theory!!!
To
me it seems, that some persons really cannot see the framwork, of which
radiation protection is just a small part.
Maybe I have now offended several persons - never mind, I hope for a
lively discussion.
Franz