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Originally Posted by Stuart van Onselen
But when you explain 10,000 times why something is safe (not just vague generalisations and admonishments to trust scientists) and yet people insist on ignoring those explanations, well ... some of us ain't all that keen on playing Sisyphus, ya know?
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I understand the frustration, but the track record of man lacks in every area. Full independent policing of safety procedures and ethics is unfortunately the only way to even begin for me to feel comfortable.
Take nuclear reactors, they are run by private enterprise. can they be trusted to maintain safety standards? sometimes yes sometimes no. There must be as part of the standard operation completely independent inspections on all facilities and procedures.
Until you not only have a open book but also an opposition party, Union, safety commission, whatever is appropriate you cant expect anyone but your friends to be placated by assurances.