[Intl_DxMedPhys] Fwd: The end of LNT and ALARA?

[Nicole Ranger]

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> From: Nicole Ranger <nicoletranger at yahoo.com>
> Date: May 24, 2025 at 2:58:29 PM CDT
> To: Mary Ellen Jafari <MaryEllen.Jafari at kp.org>
> Subject: Re: [Intl_DxMedPhys] The end of LNT and ALARA?
> 
> The question is why did those networks go down?  If it was cyber warfare the mode of energy generation may be of less consequence. The overall network using nuclear power might be less liable to being taken down by one single point of failure depending on how the grid was configured.  Why is nuclear safety being cited as an impediment?  It hasn’t impeded other nations from implementing a robust nuclear energy grid.
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On May 24, 2025, at 2:20 PM, Nicole Ranger <nicoletranger at yahoo.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Yes, I feel it is part of the intentional chaos machine to get us to take our attention from macro issues.  
>> 
>> Dave Clunie is a good guy and was just being sarcastic.  Everyone has different ways of coping I guess?
>> 
>> Here is what I posted on LinkedIn just now:
>> 
>> I saw an interview on MSNBC recently that introduced me to the concept of micro-corruption.  That happens when a fascist regime targets certain constituencies but others outside of that group who are not impacted directly carry on and enable the regime.  So it’s not only about the corruption happening at the very top but each and every one of us have to ask ourselves are we doing enough to stop the slide into fascism?  Too many, even highly trained professionals, are getting cosy with the regime to maintain influence, not to push back against the human rights abuses happening, but to achieve their own self-serving objectives.  The question each person must ask themselves is: What will you be able to tell your children and grandchildren about how you did your best to protect democracy, human rights, and freedom?
>> 
>> All of our professional organizations are guilty of this.
>> 
>> While the president threatened to invade Canada, zero commentary to Canadian members of AAPM by leadership.
>> 
>> I’ve lost respect for a lot of people.
>> 
>> Nicole
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>>> On May 24, 2025, at 12:25 PM, Mary Ellen Jafari <MaryEllen.Jafari at kp.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I didn't think much of David Clunie's snarky comment.  Yours was much better and excellent point regarding international agreements.
>>> 
>>> Mary Ellen Jafari, MS, DABR (D,N), MRSE, MRSO, FACR, FAAPM, CIIP
>>> Chief Physicist and Regional Radiation Safety Officer
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>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Intl_dxmedphys_wd_osu_list <intl_dxmedphys_wd_osu_list-bounces at lists.osu.edu> On Behalf Of Nicole Ranger via Intl_dxmedphys_wd_osu_list
>>> Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2025 10:19 AM
>>> To: David Clunie <dclunie at dclunie.com>
>>> Cc: intl_dxmedphys_wd_osu_list at lists.osu.edu
>>> Subject: Re: [Intl_DxMedPhys] The end of LNT and ALARA?
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>>> I can’t help but feel that all these maneuvers are distractions. Also would be interested to learn of any binding agreements between the U.S. and the IAEA that are predicated on the long-standing and stable agreements around these regulatory concepts and limits.  International shipping of radioactive sources, enforcement of waste handling procedures, etc…
>>> 
>>> These concepts should be agreed upon through scientific consensus and not political grandstanding.
>>> 
>>> Nicole
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>>>> On May 24, 2025, at 12:09 PM, David Clunie via Intl_dxmedphys_wd_osu_list <intl_dxmedphys_wd_osu_list at lists.osu.edu> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Maybe this is a great way to improve genetic diversity in the US
>>>> population with more mutations, to substitute for a lack of immigration.
>>> 
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