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> And what about the remaining 50% of human population? Do you see South American, African and middle-eastern countries being able to run nuclear plants? This
by MichaelCollins 4y ago
> And what about the remaining 50% of human population? Do you see South American, African and middle-eastern countries being able to run nuclear plants?
This is hard to read charitably. It seems like a racist remark, not least because there are nuclear power plants in South America, Africa, and the Middle East. Maybe you aren't racist yourself, but you presume nuclear power proponents to be racist? The ends justify the means, so you can play into the racial biases of those you oppose?
I don't like this.
- Retric 4y agoSuggetsing countries like Afghanistan that have had difficulty maintaining basic infrastructure would have more difficulty safely maintaining more difficult infrastructure like nuclear power plants seems reasonable. There is nothing racist about suggesting South Africa which is the only Africa country with nuclear power might have better odds than Sudan. Similarly Brazil has safely operated nuclear power plants for decades, but nuclear has faced real logistical issues in South America.
- goodpoint 4y ago> seems like a racist remark It is the very opposite. I'm stating that the global south is being exploited and denied access to technology (and more). If anything, it is racist to NOT acknowledge the problems that the global south is facing. Besides, I clearly wrote "countries" obviously referring to the political entities, not the population. > Maybe you aren't racist yourself, but you presume nuclear power proponents to be racist? Now you flipped 180? > The ends justify the means, so you can play into the racial biases of those you oppose? What does this even mean?