5 rem (50 mSv)/y as BRC Level

["Ron L. Kathren" <rkathren@beta.tricity.wsu.edu>]

Justout of curiosity, I wonder how many on RADSAFE would be willing to be 
exposed a 5 rem (50 mSv) annually each and every year?  Or have their 
children, pregnant wives or selves exposed to this level?

Just asking.  Let the flak fly -- I'll be away from e-mail for 10 days or 
so but would be interested in hearing opinions.  In my own case, I would 
not be willing to incur such an exposure.  And, when my wife was pregnant 
with twins many years ago, at my recommendation she declined an x-ray 
that the obstetrician when asked admitted was likely of no use but was 
something he had been taught in medical school.  ALARA anyone?  Don't 
forget, the R stands for reasonable.

Ron Kathren

PS to Melissa and fellow Radsafers -- These discussions are, in my view, 
highly informative and educational.  My thanks in advance to those who 
help me to shape my own views.