2011-03-17, 11:59 PM
CommanderJinn Wrote:I'm still taking any info about radioactivity levels with a grain of salt, whether it be coming from the US or Japan. Though both the IAEA and the WHO say that the levels aren't high enough to pose serious danger to human health in surrounding areas. I'm assuming that if people on the ground are taking enough precautions, they shouldn't be in too much trouble (I hope)
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I wouldn't trust the IAEA either if I didn't trust Japan and US official to start with. They are the ones with the most interest in trying to downplay the seriousness of nuclear accidents in general. I just assume there is too much attention at this point that it would be a real risk to try and manipulate information. After all, there are also those anti-nuclear energy advocates running around waiting for their chance. While this is a disaster to the nuclear industry indeed, it is more stupid to give your enemy something to stab you with for good.
@ Will: Rick was just trying to show to Moose his own logic. Although I find that it leaves a bad taste, I personally don't think he's doing it wrong.