Reply #32: Honesty and politics

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Before the commiseration gets out of hand, I'll be happy to point out the hysteria a certain DUer generated over the "carcinogenic" effects of biodiesel. You know- millions of deaths, chemistry similar to Agent Orange, heavy alkanes... complete bunk.

So I sympathize. :D

Although... as someone who is not opposed so much to the technical aspects of nuclear energy, as to its politics, I'm still waiting to hear how America (and other countries) will not turn proliferation of nuclear power into a pretext for almost constant war. Throwing engineering data at the issue won't cut it, because that doesn't address nationalistic campaigns of fear and innuendo. With this being DU and all, I think this lack of willingness to respond to the politics of RIGHT WING nuclear hysteria reflects poorly on your role (professional or otherwise) as a nuclear advocate.