Fr. Wiebe wrote:
  
 MLW+ comment about the derelict rust-belt is one reason
that we in the Silver State are so adamant about nuclear
waste/YuccaMountain. Why should we be saddled with this toxic
wound-which our children willbe stuck w/ for aeons, to satisfy a small
coterie of 'wonks' somewhere. Let those who use the nuclear products
deal with the waste where THEY live.
 
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Father Wiebe+

Your comment reminded me of an incident when my girls were in grade school.  

They mentioned some school wide emphasis regarding the environment.

After listening to their rather excited chatter I asked, "Would you like to do something for the environment?"

The good little soldiers were in a noble mood and said, "Yes.  What can we do?"

"Clean up your room" was my response.

"Awww DAD!"

So much for volunteerism.  These campaigns seem more glamorous when done on someelse's turf, preferably by someone else and at government expense.

Charles+