Re: Article: Beware 'Sound Science.' It's Doublespeak for Trouble

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

John,

    Perhaps you haven't noticed, but there hasn't been a new nuclear plant

built in this country  in decades. I believe anti-nuke groups like the TFP

may have had some influence in this regard. The costly and idiotic Yucca

Mtn. project has likely been driven in an attempt by the politicos to

address their imaginary fears. So far, their influence has cost us dearly.





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

From: John Jacobus <crispy_bird@YAHOO.COM>

To: jjcohen <jjcohen@PRODIGY.NET>; radsafe <radsafe@list.vanderbilt.edu>

Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 6:10 PM

Subject: Re: Article: Beware 'Sound Science.' It's Doublespeak for Trouble





> One question I would pose is what influence do groups

> like the Tooth Fairy Project really have?  Beyond the

> excitement generated on this list service, have they

> ever closed down a nuclear power plant, or prevent a

> license from being renewed?

>

> --- jjcohen <jjcohen@PRODIGY.NET> wrote:

> > When I reach a conclusion in any technological area,

> > it is based on a clear

> > analysis using pure science. When others make such

> > conclusions, I wonder if

> > they might have been motivated by a desire to

> > advance some political agenda,

> > or to promote continued funding for themselves..

> > When those with scientific

> > training are confused, how is the general public

> > supposed to distinguish

> > between "sound science" and the kind of crap put out

> > by TFP and similar

> > groups????

> >

> >

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

> > From: John Jacobus <crispy_bird@YAHOO.COM>

> > To: know_nukes <know_nukes@yahoogroups.com>; radsafe

> > <radsafe@list.vanderbilt.edu>

> > Sent: Sunday, February 29, 2004 4:03 PM

> > Subject: Article: Beware 'Sound Science.' It's

> > Doublespeak for Trouble

> >

> >

> > > The following appeared in the opinion section of

> > > today's Washington Post.  While it may not

> > directly

> > > relate to discussions about radiation safety and

> > > policy, I thought would be of interest.  It goes

> > to

> > > the question of how fair government policies are

> > > developed.  To me, it again shows that policies,

> > > whether they be on climate control, nuclear waste,

> > > etc., are not formulated without political input.

> > >

> > > The original appeared at

> > >

> >

> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A13994-2004Feb27.html

> > >

> > > ---------------------------

> > > Beware 'Sound Science.' It's Doublespeak for

> > Trouble

> > >

> > > By Chris Mooney

> > >

> > > Sunday, February 29, 2004; Page B02

> > >

> > > When George W. Bush and members of his

> > administration

> > > talk about environmental policy, the phrase "sound

> > > science" rarely goes unuttered. On issues ranging

> > from

> > > climate change to the storage of nuclear waste in

> > > Nevada's Yucca Mountain, our president has assured

> > us

> > > that he's backing up his decisions with careful

> > > attention to the best available research.

> >

>

>

> =====

> +++++++++++++++++++

> "The care of human life and happiness . . . is the first and only

legitimate object of good government."

> Thomas Jefferson

>

> -- John

> John Jacobus, MS

> Certified Health Physicist

> e-mail:  crispy_bird@yahoo.com

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