I downvoted you, but I did it less because of what you said and more because of the broader context. You said: > I wonder if the safety concerns of nuclear pow

I downvoted you, but I did it less because of what you said and more because of the broader context. You said: > I wonder if the safety concerns of nuclear power are understated. Possibly, but this implies (or will be understood as) doubt as to how safe nuclear power is. The counterpoint is that it doesn't matter how safe it is, but how much safer (or less safe) it is than other methods of power generation. Opponents usually say "nuclear power is dangerous, look at Chernobyl!" while conveniently ignoring the thousands of people with cancer and respiratory problems prevalent around (and caused by) coal factories.