Nuclear Power (spun off from Japan earthquake discussion)

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Originally Posted by MistressStevie

...There will be little long term effect from the radiation here. It will be an expensive mess to clean up though.

Given that every noted expert in the world seems to agree that we don't yet know how serious the Japanese situation is or will become, you sure do seem pretty certain of there being "little long term effect." Are you a lobbyist for the nuclear power industry? I ask because they are running around Congressional offices in Washington saying the same thing, while delivering the equivalent of bags of money to legislators. Just sayin' ...