Re[3]: Safety Questioned at Nuclear Plant

[Vincent.King@DOEGJPO.COM (Vincent King)]

     I say the same things to the parents as I do to the kids, with 
     generally the same results (after all, the facts don't change with the 
     audience).  It's just that the kids are more likely to be actively 
     investigating and learning (science field trips, safety fairs, etc.) 
     and a little less likely to have their minds made up.  Their parents 
     are my relatives and neighbors, and I have no desire to be rude to 
     them, whether or not they understand or agree with me.
     
     To say "the general public" doesn't understand "the nuclear industry" 
     is not an insult, it's just descriptive of the situation. I can say 
     the same about myself (as a member of the public) regarding genetic 
     bioengineering, the stock market, rap music, etc. 
     
     Vincent King
     vincent.king@doegjpo.com


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Subject: Re[2]: Safety Questioned at Nuclear Plant
Author:  Harold.Reynolds@rfets.gov (Harold Reynolds) at Internet
Date:    6/9/98 11:21


Please enlighten me.  Exactly what is it that we are saying about "...them and 
their parent when they are not looking?"  I may be out of step with our party 
line!!
     
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Subject: Re: Safety Questioned at Nuclear Plant
Author:  GACMail98%aol.com@inet.rfets.gov at inet 
Date:    6/5/98 4:31 PM
     
     
"However, the current anti-nuclear sentiment is not due to inept "selling" by 
the industry, as if some kind of marketing blitz (commercials with frogs or 
chihuahuas, maybe?) would change everyone's minds."
     
Try to think outside the box.
     
"Progress is possible and is being made.  In my experience, the members of the 
public most likely to be curious, interested in learning, and least prejudiced 
are in middle schools and high schools."
     
That's better.  But, when you speak to them do you tell them what you and your 
colleagues say about them and their parents when they're not looking?
("That's a beautiful dress you're wearing today, Mrs. Cleaver.")