Re: Letters to the Editor

["Sandy Perle" <sandyfl@ix.netcom.com>]

Bill Nabor provides a quick mechanism for writing letters to the 
editor. I caution everyone that if a slew of templates show up at a 
single newspaper or other media organization, the point being made 
will be diminished by the simple fact that the experts submitting 
their comments will be looked upon as not having the time to address 
specifics, but are only using a tool to address a multitude of 
potential scenarios.

I am fully aware of the template models that have been used in power 
plant emergency planning exercises. What becomes quite clear in a 
timely manner is that any issue, or incident, is unique in what is 
happening, or, the way the issue is being presented. I personally am 
against using any canned responses to address any nuclear issue, be 
in in the media or to a public forum.

If we want to respond, then we should take the time and address each 
issue on its own merits. I believe that there would be NO way that 
what Ruth sent the other day could have been written based on a 
template.

This is my opinion. Perhaps a template or a set of templates would 
work for others. My final comment. Be unique, be individualistic, and 
refrain from standard replies.

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Sandy Perle
Technical Director
ICN Dosimetry Division
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