Re: If you do Science, use the Scientific Method!

[William V Lipton <liptonw@dteenergy.com>]

Good scientific practice requires that a hypothesis be tested. Part of

this test is for scientists to attempt to discredit it.  Why do you

consider this "most unfortunate"?



The requirements for chemical carcinogens are generally as conservative

as those for radiation.  I am not sure why some nuclear advocates are so

eager to play the victim.



The opinions expressed are strictly mine.

It's not about dose, it's about trust.

Curies forever.



Bill Lipton

liptonw@dteenergy.com



"NIXON, Grant (Kanata)" wrote: ...



> It is odd (and most unfortunate) how some people work so hard at

> trying to discredit those who dare challenge accepted practices....If

> this same philosophy, placing the burden of proof on "establishing

> safety beyond a reasonable doubt", were applied to other areas of

> worker safety, then I dare say that most chemical (and many other)

> plants would have to shut down permanently.... My opinions only.Grant

>

>      -----Original Message-----

>      From: Stabin, Michael

>      [mailto:michael.g.stabin@vanderbilt.edu]

>      Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2003 12:39 PM

>      To: radsafe@list.vanderbilt.edu

>      Subject: RE: If you do Science, use the Scientific Method!

>      < Snip>I think it is good policy to be prudent until we have

>      the clear evidence or a unified and well confirmed model

>      that eliminates this reasonable doubt<Snip>

>