Comments on: Budget Solution Seen Through Yucca Mountain

By: StuWaymire

StuWaymire — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:08:08 +0000

Nevada would be nuts not to take the money. Of course, Harry Reid and his crew have been pushing solar and are caught up in anti-nuclear hysteria, so they’d rather see our boys dying in Iraq fighting for oil.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:55:29 +0000

Faced with the liklyhood of having the feds jam this down our throats anyway, I say make it $2B per year AND a large-scale federally subsidized solar power program. And move Camp David to the base of Yucca mountain, so we’re all assured it’s nice and safe. No bottled water and bunny suits allowed.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:14:37 +0000

I have always believed that Yucca Mountain was a good idea. In the early days of studying this site, our government was for this Project. It’s too bad that forget that fact today. When our state is in dire need of funds, which could be used to help our education and health care systems, why not accept a payment now and negotiate for the future?

By: Mathew

Mathew — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:58:54 +0000

If they want to turn our state into a waste dump, they should pay each Nevadan at least a hundred thousand dollars. Even that sounds a little low considering our children are going to have to live with this. How much is a toxic waste dump that will last thousands of years worth to you?

By: Scott Kase

Scott Kase — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:47:34 +0000

Take the Money Now and run!. There going to use the site one day anyway. 10-20 years? This is a offer that we cant refuse

By: Rick Flair

Rick Flair — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:47:10 +0000

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! That’s what, $400 dollars per Nevadan? Jackpot baby! Lets make a deal!

By: david

david — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:18:44 +0000

Nuclear power isn’t going away, the test site has successfully managed nuclear missions for a long time and Yucca Mountain, if dealt with responsibly and some common sense, both which seem to be lacking in our state’s approach, could be an economic diversification tool. I went to UNLV, this is not a waste, its a resource. We should be looking at a reprocessing facility at the test site or in Nye County. We have some very talented and bright scientists researching reprocessing at UNLV, lets give them a chance to solve this environmental challenge and make it a win for Nevada. I’m also aware that New Mexico received significant benefits for a facility in Carlsbad, NM, we should get even more if the NRC approves the repository at Yucca Mountain. Peace-out

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:27:31 +0000

We should allow the nation’s policy to play itself out and allow the independent Nuclear Regulatory Commission give it a thumbs-up or thumbs-down. For those new to the state, back in 1975 elected officials supported a repository at the test site. At over $60 billion, this is the country’s largest public works project ever undertaken and I believe our elected officials should establish a responsible and serious dialogue aimed at securing health and safety assurances for all of us along with a significant benefits package.

By: Facts not fear

Facts not fear — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 17:00:42 +0000

Beyond Nuclear, the group behind the publication Mike M links above, is certainly one end of the spectrum. Personally, I believe their view is unrealistic.

If you’re interested in facts, not fear, I suggest you look elsewhere.

On the larger issue: I believe the fearmongering and outright lies that underly Nevada elected officials’ opposition to Yucca Mountain border on criminal.

We accept far, far greater risks from other things each and every day– for free. They should spend their time on things that actually matter: economic diversity, water rights, public education.

If the NRC’s four-year scientific review of Yucca Mountain, which has just begun, shows that it is safe,
there should be no reason to reject negotiations.

By: Valerie DeJohnette

Valerie DeJohnette — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:37:10 +0000

Wow, unbeliveable!!! The goverment is now trying to kick us when were down, our law makers better not make a deal with the “devil”. Thats what it is… No one wants higher taxes ofcourse, but I would take a 20% increase, rather than take toxic waste. This is our home, we love our state and city, why would we risk that? There are far less populated states to consider, or other options. Its just being shoved down our throats from every angle. I will be so upset if this is the solution. Money is not the root of all evil, lack of money is!