Re: SI-units for radiation and activity

[JMUCKERHEIDE@delphi.com]

Sandy says,

> What are the benefits of the SI units being the standard by 
> which all of us follow? The fact that a majority of countrys use this 
> system in itself is not the prime justification for others to follow 
> suit. Are we to say that if the general attitudes,  beliefs and 
> perceptions that ALL radiation is hazardous to one's health, that the 
> limits should be dropped by 75%, that we should all just follow? 
> Granted, this is an extreme analogy, but the point is, commonality is 
> not a reason for all to follow what others have done before them. 

Extreme? Isn't that what Europe (except France!?) etc are doing now with ICRP
60!? 

No justification. Follow mindlessly. 

> ------------------
> Sandy Perle

Jim Muckerheide
muckerheide@mediaone.net