tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6169541274837140117.post7274878783037231859..comments2024-03-22T02:18:33.649-07:00Comments on Haldimand's Unheard Voice: Haldimand "We Were Never Asked"Donna Pitcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01938591277088755092noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6169541274837140117.post-48741490587442678112008-11-21T17:04:00.000-08:002008-11-21T17:04:00.000-08:00I have a suggestion. During the open houses we can...I have a suggestion. During the open houses we can ask Bruce Power how this all came about. They will tell us the truth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6169541274837140117.post-38818012413972571742008-11-18T05:36:00.000-08:002008-11-18T05:36:00.000-08:00We need to do a full study on costs, risks, etc of...We need to do a full study on costs, risks, etc of all possible energy sources. Then we decide which is best for Haldimand. I agree with the comments re responsible intelligent consumers. No consumer would buy a car based on the comments of the salesperson. Why are we doing this with a far more dangerous nuclear plant? By the time this plant is up and running, it will either be so out of date, or so expensive and we will have run out of uranium that the whole thing will be a joke!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6169541274837140117.post-84407185564968213402008-11-16T15:35:00.000-08:002008-11-16T15:35:00.000-08:00Responsible, intelligent consumers when considerin...Responsible, intelligent consumers when considering buying a home usually have it inspected by an independent home inspector as well as seeking input from family and friends before making a purchase. Responsible, intelligent consumers, when in the market for a new car read independent test reports as well as seeking input from friends, family and if they have one their regular mechanic, as well as individuals who already own a similar vehicle before making a purchase. Responsible, intelligent consumers, when thinking about relocating to a new geographical area, the reason usually being for better employment opportunities, generally do a lot of research into many others facets of life in the new location as well as having lengthy conversations with their families and friends before making a decision to move. Our council members do not appear to be behaving as responsible, intelligent consumers in this case. <BR/><BR/>As far as canadian technology for nuclear energy being the safest in the world, it may very well be but remember, NASA has the world's greatest track record for space flight but a few astronauts sadly have died along the way. Accidents can and do happen, shouldn't we have some say in whether or not we want to take that chance?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6169541274837140117.post-20478729535130603112008-11-16T06:37:00.000-08:002008-11-16T06:37:00.000-08:00To the poster who feels Candu is the way to go and...To the poster who feels Candu is the way to go and safe... Gordon Edwards nuclear website is gathered informative data, just that. I've found it useful and important.<BR/><BR/>Another link from his website tends to beg a question or two... http://www.ccnr.org/#accident<BR/><BR/>Here are two reports from a retired scientist, Dr, F. R. Greening Ph. D. who devoted his career to Candu reactors. Read the two reports, then consider there may be some possibility of risk with Candu.<BR/><BR/>http://www.energyquest4nanticoke.ca/green1.htm<BR/><BR/>http://www.energyquest4nanticoke.ca/green2.htmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6169541274837140117.post-91041319509230705432008-11-16T05:31:00.000-08:002008-11-16T05:31:00.000-08:00Thanks everyone for your comments.I am not sure as...Thanks everyone for your comments.<BR/><BR/>I am not sure as to why council did not involve the public. <BR/><BR/>When the petition is released in a few days, we may have some answers from council.<BR/><BR/>I am sure a reporter or two will be asking that question to both Haldimand and Norfolk councils.<BR/><BR/>I just hope they don't say something like, well the EA process will give the residents the opportunity to speak. That kind of answer will not fly with the public!Donna Pitcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01938591277088755092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6169541274837140117.post-73661614643063688392008-11-15T23:06:00.000-08:002008-11-15T23:06:00.000-08:00So why didn't Haldimand County council ask the res...So why didn't Haldimand County council ask the residents what they thought of the nuclear option?<BR/><BR/>There can only be one answer. They don't care what we think!<BR/><BR/>What will they think when there are thousands of residents of Haldimand county that do not agree with their course of action.<BR/><BR/>Bruce Power has a bit of a fight on their hands and Haldimand County Councillors are to blame!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6169541274837140117.post-40828419870043182542008-11-15T21:58:00.000-08:002008-11-15T21:58:00.000-08:00After doing some research it appears the canadian ...After doing some research it appears the canadian technology for nuclear energy is the safest in the entire world.The candu reactor http://www.ccnr.org/CANDU_Safety.html Having said that i hope council goes through with this to bring good paying jobs to haldimand norfolk to replace the jobs are government has allowed to slip away.According to your voting poll no one in haldimand is for a nuclear facility so it's up to council to make the right decision without the public's negative reaction's.This will ensure haldimand to have more economic stability no carbon footprint, and make it a great place to live and work for us and our future generations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6169541274837140117.post-65218953826128987002008-11-15T21:23:00.000-08:002008-11-15T21:23:00.000-08:00Yes, there is something Bruce Power doesn't want y...Yes, there is something Bruce Power doesn't want you to know and that is that NO private company in the U.S. is prepared to pay the costs to insure their nuclear plant against a possible "accident". And no U.S. government is willing to pay the insurance on their behalf.<BR/><BR/>Here in Canada, we, the taxpayers are paying through our Federal and/or Provincial taxes to insure nuclear plants above a minimal ~$13M against accidents. We have also paid for all the costs for building which have gone over the estimated original costs. We are still paying for the plant at Darlington which may be abandoned before we have finished paying for it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6169541274837140117.post-91955760267571066982008-11-15T16:43:00.000-08:002008-11-15T16:43:00.000-08:00Why does council state that its voting public shou...Why does council state that its voting public should not have a decision role in such a huge and controversial issue as nuclear power? It seems there would be more to gain then lose. Or, is there something else within this whole controversy that they feel we should not know about at this time?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com