This, of course, could only happen in Florida

There are always risks. First of all no human being is at 100%, 100% of the time, and to date we have yet to design a complex mechanical system that is incapable of any malfunction. Nuclear power isn’t as dangerous as it often is made out to be. Nuclear power can be just as safe as almost any other power generation method we have. Nuclear power does have risks though. One of those risks is the risk people will do something wrong.

Still, western reactors tend to be pretty foolproof these days. Just avoid Soviet quality, building them on fault lines, or cutting manpower.

Agreed 100%. Cutting costs in construction or upkeep, lousy planning etc. tend to be the main causes of danger from nuclear. The IF something goes wrong consequences tend to be much more severe than other types of power. That’s why it’s critical not to be scared of nuclear power and “what if” but to use it intelligently and make sure that when these reactors are built they are up to code, and the code and enforcement are where they need to be.

Sometimes I think we should just make it a law that the investors and executives/boards of the company and patent(s) managing and building the plants should be required to live and work near them and spend X% if the year at home. Not only would it quell some public misgivings on nuclear power but it’s a hell of an insurance policy those people will do a good job.

Not really a fan of a law forcing anyone to live anywhere, but I'd certainly back absolute transparency and frequent inspections by multiple organizations

Me neither, perhaps less a law and more a contract requirement for the permits. But yes. Agreed that the other measures are reasonable and if done right, sufficient.

Me neither, perhaps less a law and more a contract requirement for the permits. But yes. Agreed that the other measures are reasonable and if done right, sufficient.