The Richmond Times-Dispatch printed an op-ed in early December that explains why uranium mining opponents should support a study.
They explained: “Even those who reject the idea of mining for uranium in the commonwealth -- which is believed to hold what might be the largest deposit in the U.S. -- should welcome an objective review of the issue.”
They go on to spout some common sense when they pose a question to uranium opponents. “If the skeptics are dead right, then the study will give them lots of ammunition. If they're flat wrong, then isn't that something they would want to know?”
The Times-Dispatch recognizes that we must all have an open mind as the study is conducted. If we present all questions and answer them in the study, then we’ll feel confident in its conclusion.
They explained: “Even those who reject the idea of mining for uranium in the commonwealth -- which is believed to hold what might be the largest deposit in the U.S. -- should welcome an objective review of the issue.”
They go on to spout some common sense when they pose a question to uranium opponents. “If the skeptics are dead right, then the study will give them lots of ammunition. If they're flat wrong, then isn't that something they would want to know?”
The Times-Dispatch recognizes that we must all have an open mind as the study is conducted. If we present all questions and answer them in the study, then we’ll feel confident in its conclusion.
2 comments:
Thank you, Richmond.
I've said it before, and I will say it again. There is no reason to oppose a STUDY of uranium mining. Everyone is getting very upset over something that is not even here yet. There is no harm in educating ourselves about the mother lode that sits below us. Even if it is not mined, I personally would like to know a little more about it!
People can have their own reasons for opposing uranium mining (whether real or imagined), but it is beyond me why anyone would not want to learn more about it!
Thanks for the link!
"There is no harm in educating ourselves"
I agree 100%.
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