RE: Nonukes: same discussion

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

Jean-Francois, Stephane said the following:

> But seriously can we change human nature ? We feed on fantastic, horror,
> death, paranormal, sex, controversies and MONEY. All nuclear related
> stories will sell but if you see an article in  mass media about food
> irradiation, two third of the article will be spent on explaining
> radiation hazards, "possible" catastrophies and how Co-60 is "very
> radioactive" (whatever that mean !)

Human nature is based on the environment in which one is brought up. 
If an individual is continually exposed (no pun intended) to 
negativism with respect to radiation related issues, then that 
individual will be totally predisposed to be an anti-nuke, and, will 
reject all reason, even when presented with the facts. This is 
analogous to a bigot. Hazardous materials, aviation, automobiles, all 
present potential dangers. However, they are not perceived to be 
inherently full of imminent danger. The probability of nuclear 
accidents that are catastrophic are LOW. The perception that these 
will happen is HIGH .. this is due to constant barrage of falsehoods 
and preconceived notions. Education, and lots of it, is the only tool 
that we can use to chisel away at the monumental block of anti-nuke 
paranoia.
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