Re: Precautionary Principle

["jjcohen" <jjcohen@PRODIGY.NET>]

Does anyone have any idea of what constitutes proof that something cannot be

harmful? Isn't that like trying to prove a negative?





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

From: Mercado, Don <don.mercado@lmco.com>

To: radsafe <radsafe@list.vanderbilt.edu>; <Know_Nukes@yahoogroups.com>

Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 11:36 AM

Subject: Precautionary Principle





> Today in our staff meeting someone mentioned the "Precautionary Principle"

and that the concept is moving into the US from Europe. A quick web search

turned up this:

>

> > http://www.sehn.org/about.html

> >

> > This is a group promoting the Precautionary Principle in the US. They're

a coalition of environmental groups pushing to replace science based

regulations with regulations based on someone's political agenda.  The basis

for their stance seems to be "prove that it doesn't" harm us. What are your

experiences with this Principle?

> >

> > Donald P. Mercado

> > Radiation Safety Officer

> > Explosives Safety Officer

> > Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company

> > O/EK-20, B/157

> > 1111 Lockheed Martin Way

> > Sunnyvale, CA 94089

> > Ph. (408) 742-0759

> > Fx. (408) 756-0504

> > Don.Mercado@lmco.com

> >

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