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7. Yes, many aspects of nuclear energy are so dangerous they must be classified

Reply to PamW (Reply #2)

Fri Nov 29, 2013, 11:16 AM

Nov 2013

and those aspects are classified.

This new policy is treating information which should not be classified as if it should be classified.

There's no reason for that other than to hide criminal or irresponsible activity.

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Nuclear regulators try to obstruct Congressional oversight [View all] kristopher Nov 2013 OP

CONGRESS has oversight powers... FBaggins Nov 2013 #1

The new policy sounds much like what is done with classified information PamW Nov 2013 #2

Yes, many aspects of nuclear energy are so dangerous they must be classified bananas Nov 2013 #7

Nuclear "Regulatory Capture" -- A Global Pattern kristopher Nov 2013 #3

NOT THAT FLISMY LOGIC PamW Nov 2013 #4

NRC is "captive of the industries that it regulates" - Barack Obama kristopher Nov 2013 #8

This is very bad, and I'm very disappointed that Alison Macfarlane is going along with it. bananas Nov 2013 #5

Go along with it? It's probably her idea. FBaggins Nov 2013 #6