[ RadSafe ] Nuclear power plants; radiological bombs not on top oflist of attacks

[John Andrews]

Flanigan, Floyd wrote:

>Jose,
>The issue of psychological impact of such an event definitely needs to be addressed. Being both an author and a degreed radiation protection professional, perhaps I should write an informational book which would explain in layman's terms the reality of radiation and it's associated effects according to the true data at hand. My belief is that the lack of education on the matter, provided to the general public, is responsible for the fear and misconceptions which run rampant in the public view. Sensationalized movies, books etc. with little or no scientific basis are the only things most people have upon which to base their view of all things nuclear. If it was explained in plain english I believe many would have a higher level of comfort with the prospect of dirty bombs and the like. 
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>So, let us have a micro poll ... Should I take the time to crank out this body of work or not? The need is clearly there but what type of reception should one expect when undertaking such a project?
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>RadSafers sound off. If enough people want it to be written I'll take it under serious consideration.
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>Floyd W.Flanigan B.S.Nuc.H.P.
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Go for it!

John Andrews, Knoxville, Tennessee