Poll Question for Public Speaking Class about Nuclear Power Plants?

Question

I would appreciate it if you would answer these questions so I have some public responses for my Public Speaking Class.

Thanks

1. Are you for or against using Nuclear Power Plants?

Answers such as: Yes, No, Don't Know, Need Info, etc.

2. What comes to mind (what do you think of) when someone says nuclear power?

Such as explosions, etc.

3. Any general thoughts on Nuclear Power?

4. If you would so I can get a feel for the audience, please give me your state if in USA, or country if international.

Thanks

Answer 1

1. need info ...  "Yes, No, Don't Know, Need Info" don't answer your question ...  I am FOR nuclear power, there are areas where alternatives to nuclear power are very limited.

2. Safe & CLEAN: very very clean workplace compared to other types of generating stations.  Ford says "Quality is job 1", in a nuclear station "Safety is job 1". (retired Nuclear Operator)

3. I hope that better, more environmentally benign methods of generating electricity will replace it one day (wave power for example), but until then it is a good alternative to fossil fuels.

4. Canada

Answer 2

1. Nukes are fine as long as they are not near me. There's one close to me now, and I don't like it. Park 'em in the Nevada desert, and I'll feel much better.

2. I think of Three Mile Island and Chernobyl to start with. If it is safe as the industry says, why are there "Evacuation Route" signs around nuke plants. Why do they need insurance subsidies?

3. If we could do without it, we should.

4. North Carolina