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RE: Nuclear Waste,Science, & Politics: Regaining Virginity?

Ever heard of "The Prince" written by Machiavel (Niccolo Machiavelli) (1469-1527)?



Well it's not very new, but it is all so true;  one of a well known conclusion of his work is the famous saying "Diviser pour mieux regner" = Divide to rule better



... it still works!



 



 



 



 



Catherine Organo



Scientific Officer



Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland



corgano@rpii.ie



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Subject: Re: Nuclear Waste,Science, & Politics: Regaining Virginity?



 



In a message dated 10/30/2004 3:12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, RuthWeiner@AOL.COM writes:



	You know, if "the public" is not well informed, it's either deliberate ignorance on "the public's" part or a complete lack of interest.  Reams of material on radioactivity, radioactive waste, etc., is all over the internet, much of it from universities.  The information is readily available to anyone who wants it.  I just don't buy the "poorly informed" argument anymore.  you can lead a horse to water....



I know the resources exist for the public, but government agencies have a serious problem with the press that, if corrected, could have a positive impact on the situation.  The California Department of Health Services declined repeatedly to respond to grossly inaccurate articles in the LA Times about Ward Valley, about risks from decommissioning activities, and numerous other similar topics.  If it's right there in the major newspapers, and the agencies sit back and just hope it will go away, they are failing their responsiblity to the public and courting the cult of ignorance. 



 



Barbara