> This brings up a very good question: Given the public fear of 
> nuclear power
> and radiation, why is there not a Geiger counter in every home?

At least in my country: thanks to that irrational fear there is no need
for a geiger. there are plenty of gouvernment geigers around, and
blisfully little nuclear industry.

> The irrational fear of radiation, coupled with the total lack of any
> reasonable action to protect ones self from it just...

now if you want to discuss that in a less irrational way :) [but
preferrably not on the list]

> Grrrrr!

no, contrary to popular belief radiation makes no noise.

Wouter van Ooijen

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