>  * No bases near where you want a reactor due to population
> (transmission losses), water source, geologic stability and other
> factors

Well, we've moved bases before, and actually population centers and
bases seem to go hand in hand mostly, especially with navy bases.  I
dunno how many reactors the army has run, but the navy is certainly
used to them, working in VERY close quarters with them.

>  * Don't want the military to control power to the people (low, but possible military coup)

Seems way farfetched.

>  * Don't want to let enemies get 2 birds with one stone

Again, the bases are already in major population centers in a lot of cases.


> As far as letting them run them, the military has a mission that,
> while not incompatible, is certainly not completely lined up with
> being a utility company.

Yes, but that is where you bring in some civilians in.
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