Events in Japan are too horrific and too sad to be exploited in the long standing argument over nuclear power.
But they will be.
The emotions of recent events should focus sympathy, compassion and a sense of brotherhood on a small planet - not as a point of argument.
If there is a catastrophic release of toxic byproducts and large loss of life near the reactors the antinuclear movement will collectively point the finger.
If not the pro side will tell us that even with the worst case scenario, nuclear power disasters do not result in loss of life.
Whatever happens the resulting arguments will only further polarize, antagonize, divide.
Japan's great sadness then trivialized - at least in part - to political agenda.
But they will be.
The emotions of recent events should focus sympathy, compassion and a sense of brotherhood on a small planet - not as a point of argument.
If there is a catastrophic release of toxic byproducts and large loss of life near the reactors the antinuclear movement will collectively point the finger.
If not the pro side will tell us that even with the worst case scenario, nuclear power disasters do not result in loss of life.
Whatever happens the resulting arguments will only further polarize, antagonize, divide.
Japan's great sadness then trivialized - at least in part - to political agenda.
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