James Newtons Massmind wrote:

> 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?

Possibly because most people (and that's /really/ most) don't understand
that well how the output of a Geiger counter is related to the dangers?

A Geiger counter for determining the danger from byproducts of nuclear
processes is probably similar to having a pH meter to find out about
dangerous chemicals in the environment. Not very effective.

Gerhard

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