"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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"Fred Dehl" wrote in message
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"Fred Dehl" wrote in message
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There hasn't been a new nuclear plant in the US in over 30 years.

Why not?

Envirofreaks.

In the 1970s, Long Island Lighting Company began construction of a nuclear
power plant in Shoreham. They claimed that if there was a meltdown, there
really wouldn't be a problem evacuating anyone who was at risk. They
purchased a number of local officials to make sure all the reviews &
permits went smoothly. At the time, the Long Island Expressway was one
long traffic jam for almost its entire length, even in the middle of the
night. Opponents of the plan pointed out that evacuation would be
impossible. The project's paid supporters (who were later shamed out of
office) said that boats would be one solution.

To make a long story short, the project was halted, never to be touched
again. Would you say its opponents were freaks? Take a good look at a map
of Long Island before you respond:
http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ad...1 &name=&qty=

Zoom out to be sure you understand.

You are talking about one nuclear plant. Why haven't we built others? Why
hasn't Seabrook come on line.

What is the alternative to nuclear plants? ANWR!