There's been a lot of Japanese government-bashing lately because of their response to the nuclear crisis, but something I read today on Mother Jones really hit me: "A natural disaster, accident, or terrorist attack that might be statistically unlikely in any year or decade becomes ever more likely at the half-century, century, or half-millennium mark. Given enough time, in fact, the unlikely becomes almost inevitable. Even if you and I are not the victims of some future apocalyptic disturbance of that lethal residue, to consign our children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren to such peril is plainly and profoundly immoral." full article Because of how much time it takes for radioactive material to break down, there really isn't anywhere in the world that's safe for a nuclear power
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