Case for nukes leaky at best

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., — With talk of an energy crisis and Iranian weapons common these days, the issues of nuclear power and nuclear weapons are as relevant as ever.

A class action lawsuit was filed last month against a nuclear plant, the Braidwood Generating Station and its parent company, Exelon, for spilling millions of gallons of radioactive water about 60 miles outside of Chicago.

In response to press coverage, the company’s spokesman declared the lawsuit had no merit, because no one has proved the contamination has made them sick, nor has anyone proved the contamination has affected their property. So if a company is doing something bad, it is acceptable as long as no one knows exactly how it is impacting this Earth or its inhabitants.

What is scary is that those with this mentality are in charge of handling nuclear energy programs and its waste. If you really want to get to know the true merit of this argument, pick any major creek coming from this contaminated area or private well near the plant and see what is in the water.

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