Re: Response to not telling the public about a dirty bomb

["High Plains Drifter" <magna1@jps.net>]

Hey guys, his idea has merit.  I would hesitate somewhat, but could see the

benefit (preventing undo panic and mental stress) of not telling someone

that they were given a dose below 1 Rem, if the situation warranted it.  My

wife informed me today that a doctor told her after getting a frontal and

side x-rays that the radiation was insignificant.  Put that in context with

trying to explain to 500 highly agitated persons that the contamination they

received down wind during a dirty bomb explosion was insignificant, even

though it would be probably less than the x-ray may wife had.  Its a no win

situation.



Dean Chaney, CHP

Mudville, USA



----- Original Message -----

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Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 8:56 AM

Subject: Response to not telling the public about a dirty bomb





> John Andrews:

>      You must be nuts to make a stupid comment not to tell the public. You

must be a state inspector or something.  Have you ever heard of trust? We,as

safety personnel,have a responsibility not only to the employees we work

with, but also the public and the environment. You are a disgrace to the

profession.  So you know who I am, my name is Jim Dykes, I am not a CHP but

have 24 years in radiation safety and if that's the thinking of a CHP I'd

rather not be one.

>

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