X-rays or Strip Search?

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

     Radsafers,
     
     Wouldn't it be completely inconsistent and irresponsible to take 
     seriously the 'risk' from micro-rems of exposure while ignoring the 
     risk (which may be small, but which is certainly not zero) of 
     incurring very serious 'health effects' that can result from 
     someone with a weapon being in a classroom with your kids, or 
     onboard your next flight, or killing a guard while breaking out of 
     prison?  Given the choice of exposure from an x-ray or exposure to 
     a nut-case with a bomb on a plane, I know which I would choose.
     
     If we only consider the assumed risk from radiation in situations 
     like these, how do we convince the public that we are professionals 
     in dealing with health and safety concerns?
     
     Vincent King
     vincent.king@doegjpo.com
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