Re[2]: Wing: Descriptive Epidemiology by Any Other Name... -

[Randall_F_Brich@RL.gov]

Christopher Beyer wrote:

<<<It seems a lot of you
folks have some preconcieved notions that prevent critical thinking. It
seems that anytime anyone questions the radsafe scripture there is an immediate 
emotional condemnation.

Wing's study maybe "junk" but at least he's published some data. He may be
wrong but at least he is doing some science. I can't decide who is more
irrational, emotional, and non-scientific, the radsafe community or the
antinuke community.>>>

It appears that Mr. Beyer may have confused the use of science with 
the misuse of science. Perhaps a quick read of the recently-late 
Carl Sagan's most recent book "Demon Haunted World: Science As A 
Candle in the Dark" would enlighten his awareness regarding the 
misuse of science and its associated implications.

Definitely the opinion of RF Brich, USDOE, Richland, Washington.
randall_f_brich@rl.gov  
"Fools curse the wind; wise men adjust their sails."
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