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



Isn't that what the Russians did at Chernobyl?  I guess they wanted to win public trust.

 High Plains Drifter <magna1@jps.net> wrote:

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.



-- John
John Jacobus, MS
Certified Health Physicist
e-mail: crispy_bird@yahoo.com



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