> a lot of HN readers don't like this, but the debate is over. [...] Get over it. Very dismissive, but I recognize your name as a German journalist, which expl

> a lot of HN readers don't like this, but the debate is over. [...] Get over it. Very dismissive, but I recognize your name as a German journalist, which explains a thing or two. (We share an acquaintance actually and I generally like your work in the security sphere.) I'm also living in Germany and the political environment is exactly like that: there's no point trying to change the public opinion which is wayyyyy negative about nuclear (to the point where many restaurants had stickers on the door "shut down <insert name of nearest plant>!" without being afraid of losing customers). But not everyone in the world is that level of misinformed. There is still a chance to save some emissions elsewhere in the world, even if it's administratively difficult because governments are usually elected for periods shorter than it takes to build, let alone operate and turn a profit on, one of these power plants. Doesn't mean that, with enough information about safety and proper cost calculations, some countries are still likely to vote a government into power that continues to permit the operation of a nuclear power plant within their borders. Let's not give up just yet. Or if you're personally against it, then just say so and bring real arguments instead of pretending everyone except HN is already against it.