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Default The nuclear deterrent.


Bob Mannix wrote:
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The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Homer2911 wrote:


For each of those who have died, the effect of exposure was 100%
mortality

where does your evidence come from for these assertions?


What evidence do you need to prove the assertion that for someone who
has actually been killed by radiation, the mortality rate is 100%?


Well, a mortality rate includes people who weren't killed (thus giving a
rate) so a mortality rate just for those who died is pointless. The
mortality rate for those who die of bee stings is 100% but we don't ban
bees.


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Bob Mannix
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I have not suggested we ban anything - I am in favour of exporing the
nuclear power option. Pointing out that the mortality rate for those
who die is 100%, may be pointless, but it may prevent them being
written off as a mere statistic