[jyl]

Other than the radioactive waste product, I think nuclear power is great.

The waste problem can't be dismissed, but it seems like the downside caused by the waste should be carefully compared with the downside caused by the pollution / greenhouse gases of oil, natgas, and coal and the downside of being so dependent on oil.

If we look at this rationally and rigorously, it might make sense to greatly step up the US nuclear energy program.

However, it makes even more sense to reduce our energy consumption, whereever we can do so with relative ease. I just don't get the idea that we should hurry up and use up oil. Why is waste ever good?