Nuclear dump in Ennerdale?

[FFloss]

Below is a link to an e-petition against the proposal to build a nuclear waste dump in/under/around Ennerdale. Apologies if you have already seen this.

Many of you will know that I am pro-nuclear, and nuclear waste has to be stored somewhere, and 400m down in sound granite (assuming the survey finds it to be sound) is a good place -- so why am I asking you to consider signing this petition?

The answer is that the scenario suggested by the "antis" is not only frightening but logically persuasive, given our experience of political leadership, commercial power over same, and the location of the proposed site. I fear that if the proposal meets with little opposition, it may be approved even if it is not the best option, and that the scheme may then be progressed with correspondingly little regard for the sensitivities of Ennerdale itself (AoONB, SSI, Nat Park, etc) and of the many who use and enjoy it, now and in future generations.

I have read statements pro and con from many parties, including local government, and in the last there was a smell not unlike that of rat. Of course, we would never imagine that our politicians, even local politicians, would let bu$ine$$ or other out$ide intere$t$ influen$e their decision$ in the $ervice of the people ... but a $mell of rat is a $mell of rat.

The GDF (Geological Storage Facility) must be built somewhere, and if Ennerdale is the most suitable place, then so be it. But even then, a well-supported opposition would do a lot of good if it results in the construction and operation of the GDF being more sensitive than it would be if cost and profit were the only metrics.

And if Ennerdale is the wrong site, then maybe, just maybe, this petition will be the straw that turns the camel's back [eh?] away from wrongly wrecking a very special place, against the wish of perhaps most people beyond a few influential persons on Allerdale and Copeland councils.. You can read more and sign the petition here:

http://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/n ... e-district

Thank you!

[Schnuz]

I almost voted but there doesn't seem to be an opt out of future emails button . If I vote does that mean I will automatically receive loads of emails that I can't unsubscribe to?

Cheers

Schnuz.

Hahaarrgghh yeah goin' to PIRATEMANIA VI 2013? The only MEGA PIRATE event in the UK to attend? More details to follow as it hasn't been arranged yet .
Hahaarrgghh, be seein' yah thar yah filthy landlubbers!

[Deceangi]

38 Degrees is a Campaign Group, who are highly respected. And have successfully campaign for a large number of issues, such as the Stopping of the rise in Fuel Tax, the Selling Off of the UK's Forests.

Their latest campaign is in support of Michael Meacher, MP, in his meeting with Iain Duncan Smith, Minister for Work and Pensions . In regards to the Government's inaction over the disastrous and dangerous job ATOS is doing over the Work Fitness Assessment, a job even The British Medical Association states is flawed, yet the Government, continues to support ATOS.

For those who do not know, my Spouse has just had over 12 months of hell, after ATOS awarded her Zero Points, without even Physically examining her. A decision backed up by 2 DWP Appeals Officers, yet one Overturned by the Courts and Tribunals Service, when a Final Appeal was made to them. So costing you the Tax Payers, Thousands of Pounds, on top of what ATOS got paid.*

So I know from experience as a Member that 38 Degrees is trustworthy, and you can opt out on receiving a email off them, via a link at the bottom of every email they send.

*ATOS get paid 60 Million, the number of their decisions overturned by the Courts and Tribunal Service Appeals Process, is in excess of 50%, those Appeal cost you the Tax Payer 110 Million, if you factor in the hidden costs, such as 2 separate DWP Officers (Civil Servants) who form the Initial Appeal Process, the Claimants Out of Pocket Expenses. The Cost to the Benefits Charities and the CAB who attend those appeals in support of those claimants. And the actual cost to the economy is well over 200 million pounds. So where in hell are the saving,s ATOS are supposed to be creating?

I wont sign the petition, because despite being a Member of 38 Degrees (and I have had letters of my MP on 4 separate occasions, in reply to 38 Degree Petitions) I can not sign in using my normal email address and password. Despite having a Petition email, and Conformation of my reply email off 38 Degrees tonight. I keep getting a message that my email address is not recognised.

Dave

[ferreter38]

You don't get all that many emails off them at all. Perhaps one a week. I got one today just to say the campaign against the underground neclear waste dump had been successful, but I expected that as I'd signed it.

[Schnuz]

You don't get all that many emails off them at all. Perhaps one a week. I got one today just to say the campaign against the underground neclear waste dump had been successful, but I expected that as I'd signed it.

I got the same email as I signed the petition after getting a warm feeling from deci .

Is it just me or did that last comment not seem quite right?

Cheers

Schnuz.

Hahaarrgghh yeah goin' to PIRATEMANIA VI 2013? The only MEGA PIRATE event in the UK to attend? More details to follow as it hasn't been arranged yet .
Hahaarrgghh, be seein' yah thar yah filthy landlubbers!

[Team SLuG]

Is it just me or did that last comment not seem quite right?

As I've said earlier, "You play it your way, and I'll play it mine!"

[ferreter38]

You don't get all that many emails off them at all. Perhaps one a week. I got one today just to say the campaign against the underground neclear waste dump had been successful, but I expected that as I'd signed it.

I got the same email as I signed the petition after getting a warm feeling from deci .

Is it just me or did that last comment not seem quite right?

Cheers

Schnuz.

See what you mean... I meant I expected the email off 38 Degrees - I was tired from spending flaming hours sorting out a webpage which was OK on Firefox and Chrome but after MS had upgraded to IE9 everything had gone to hell in a hand basket. Damn Microsoft and IE.