Our studies demonstrate that radiation-associated excess risk from cancer or other diseases persists for at least 50 years, and strongly suggest that this elevated risk continues throughout life. Our data do not show that atom-bomb survivors are living longer than comparable, unexposed groups. You noted that the U.S. government is in the process of setting rules for dealing with nuclear waste. However, it is irresponsible to imply that the government could save billions of dollars by setting a low threshold for what is safe radiation exposure. Current federal radiation regulations are hardly oppressive.
Many organic chemicals are more strictly controlled.
A more fitting conclusion to your story would have been to note that where the line is drawn between safe and unsafe radiation exposure could cost or save lives. In this age of throwaway everything, even marriages have become disposable. Lenient attitudes toward divorce contribute to a devaluation of marriage. It is no longer the sacred union it was in the past. I agree that one important way to avoid a divorce is to prevent a bad marriage from taking place.