Yesterday the French defence minister finally broke the taboo, saying a law would be introduced in January to compensate those suffering illnesses among the 150,000 army and civilians who worked on the tests in Algeria and French-owned Polynesian atolls. Full Story »
Posted by Dwight Rousu
One goverment is takin g responsibility, most likely they will follow in the foorsteps of the Americans and British and severely limit what they allow to be compensated.
This is a development that has been a very long time in coming. It is very important movement on the subject for the victims. It is another reminder of the genetic damage caused by tests of nuclear weapons, let alone the damage that would be unleased by a nuclear war. Much background could have been added or linked (see link).
The effects of nuclear weapon explosions performed by the U.S., Britain, and France that unconscionably exposed people to genetic damage, cancers, and miscarriages is a scar on the conscience of humanity. The best documentary on the facts and government refusal to compensate victims is the "Children of Armageddon" (90 minute version) distributed by Cine Fete. (Enfants d'Armageddon)
From Hiroshima, the Marshall Islands, Tahiti, and New Zealand, to Vienna, Washington D.C., and Vancouver we hear the accounts of scientists, media and political experts, ... More »
There are several good sources noted and this writer has good access to information and understanding of some of the medical issues. However she does not touch upon the continuing effect of nuclear radiation leaching from nuclear power plants.
I feel that as the energy / war /poverty / debates heat up worldwide more people will be scrutinizing the nuclear industry in all of its manifestations.
Good story, but could have done with a lot more detail on court cases to assist vets in othe places, eg., Australia, which has it's own problems getting compensation for vets.
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