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I think the poster was referring only to ionizing radiation (the kind proven to increase cancer risk). Light fixtures and heaters (infrared) don't fall into tha
by ytpete 11y ago
I think the poster was referring only to ionizing radiation (the kind proven to increase cancer risk). Light fixtures and heaters (infrared) don't fall into that category.
- vacri 11y agoYou are correct - I was mostly speaking for effect. But the absolutism is still a problem. For example, if you get into a car accident and are taken to an emergency department in a state where your life is in jeopardy but you are unable to provide consent - should the medical staff have the moral right to do x-rays, which greatly aid their diagnoses?
- CamperBob2 11y agoThe medical staff had to take health physics courses and receive state certification before being allowed to use x-ray machines on humans. The cop took physics in high school and got a 'B'. Oh, wait, no, that wasn't physics, that was physical ed.
- ytpete 11y agoAlso, the medical staff are irradiating you for the direct purpose of aiding you specifically. The police are irradiating you because they've decided you are by default a suspect worthy of search simply by virtue of passing by - the benefit you receive in return for any health risk is debatable at best.