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Re:Missing radioactive capsule found in WA outback after fra... by twawaaay on Wednesday February 01, 2023 @11:35AM (#34613005)
> Right. but things they have in common are questionable cost/benefit, and, undoubtedly, unintended consequences.

Attaching a beacon to highly dangerous radiation source is questionable, and has "undoubtedly" unintended consequences?

Looks like searching for a problem where there isn't one.

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Re:Missing radioactive capsule found in WA outback after fra... by mhb on Wednesday February 01, 2023 @11:43AM (#34613168)
Why not just have that same person remember to check that the source is secured properly?
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Re:Missing radioactive capsule found in WA outback after fra... by mrguyorama on Wednesday February 01, 2023 @12:16PM (#34613828)
Because "Just do the right thing first" isn't actually a good harm reduction or problem prevention strategy? Shit goes wrong and you should have a system where lots of shit has to go wrong all at the same time before it causes a problem.
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