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Sheesh. I didn't say I have a system planned out; I said I would like to see one.
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But a system is already in place; it takes a lot of money to build these things, money that comes from governments, in particular France and Switzerland (on whose territory CERN resides). A few hundred politicians have asked for qualified opinions from people qualified to give them. What more could we possibly need? And since the U.S. and the U.K. and other countries also provide funding and input we already have an international system.
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I also didn't say I don't trust scientists...except in the sense that (again!!!!!) people are people. How many times do I have to say that? I have also said, I DO NOT OPPOSE THE LHC! IN FACT I AM ALL FOR IT!!!!!!! (Shouting intentional for those who are having trouble with the concept.) ...
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That's good.
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... I am speaking about the future.
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What makes you think the next accelerator upgrade project will be handled any differently? Or any other project in that oh-so-ominous "future" you are speaking about?
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I am open to suggestions. Certainly, as a start, scientists' participation would be crucial to help analyze that data (duh). On the other hand, giving ANY group free rein to do whatever they want, no matter what the risk is...what is the term? Oh, yeah: stupid.
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What makes you think scientists (or anyone else) is being given free rein? Not even multinational conglomerates have free rein. At least not yet, though the little darlings are sure trying hard enough!
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The resistance shown to the merest suggestion that we should have a system for evaluating risks shows me, without doubt, how badly it will be needed.
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No, the resistance comes from knowing that no matter how much these matters are reviewed by qualified experts, there will always be Chicken Littles (not referring to you) who will not be satisfied with any amount of oversight and bureaucratic hoops and will file frivolous lawsuits and maybe even engage in sabotage to get their way. That's why I am saying enough is enough. The costs and the need for government funding and the oversight that goes with it is sufficient to prevent the direst of outcomes. Now and in the future.