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In reply to the discussion: First Energy Davis Besse nuclear: cracks in the containment vessel to go with corrosion in the head [View all]FBaggins
(28,706 posts)41. Despite the obvious logic... That won't fly here
They believe, as a fundamental religious doctrine, that nuclear power and nuclear weapons are two sides of the same coin. The civilian power reactor system exists to facilitate weapons production.
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First Energy Davis Besse nuclear: cracks in the containment vessel to go with corrosion in the head [View all]
Kolesar
Dec 2011
OP
The thing with concrete is there is no difference between a hairline as they put it, or a big crack
madokie
Dec 2011
#3
Could just as easily be corrosion due to inhalation of radioactive particles.
diane in sf
Dec 2011
#7
Yes - that's why taxpayers have spent BILLIONS to compensate nuclear workers for radiation-induced
jpak
Dec 2011
#9
Only someone who is in denial about the dangers their pet project will ask that question
madokie
Dec 2011
#25
Sorry - the same enrichment plants that made HEU for bombs make fuel for commercial nukes
jpak
Dec 2011
#26
Those programs cover uranium miners and millers, and uranium enrichment plant workers
jpak
Jan 2012
#48
The weight of the concrete has nothing to do with the fact that the concrete is in two pieces
madokie
Jan 2012
#44
I understand that you support nuclear, but it is sad that your only response is a deflection`
Kolesar
Dec 2011
#37
First Energy Nuclear Operating Company Names Kendall Byrd Director of Engineering at Davis-Besse ...
Kolesar
Dec 2011
#36
Protesters stage skit before Davis-Besse hearing about cracks in the containment vessel
Kolesar
Jan 2012
#38
Environmental Coalition Challenges Davis-Besse License Extension on Shield Building Cracks
Kolesar
Jan 2012
#49