From the U.S.: No Nukes rally at SF Japan Consulate, Jan. 11, 2015; report, video and letter Hi Everybody, I met Consul Hayakawa and handed her the letter on Thursday, today. When I delivered the letter I said We really want all nuclear power plants to be decommissioned, so that we will continue to protest against the government., but she didnt change any face expression and kept an public official face. And when I asked if the letter had been delivered to Tokyo, she answered Yes. and I thank her work. Chizu Hamada No Nukes Action Committee The letter: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe C/o Nobuhiro Wantanabe, Deputy Consul General Masato Wantanabe, Consul General Consulate-General of Japan in San Francisco 275 Battery Street Suite 2100 San Francisco, CA 94111 January 11, 2015 Dear PM Abe – We are approaching four years since the Fukushima disaster. Four years is a long time. Particularly for the government of Japan, and for the whole world, four years has provided ample opportunity to look closely at the circumstances pertaining to the disaster at the nuclear plant in Fukushima. To reasonable people, lessons should have presented, and continue to present, from those circumstances. First, it would seem clear that even the soundest construction, the firmest concrete and steel, the best contingency plans devised, are but flimsy things in the face of the Mother earth’s power. What can stop a tidal wave? Though the safety plans at Daichii surely accounted for the possibility, did these – did anything – prevent the worst scenario possible? In other places in Japan, or the rest of the world, what would stop the ground from splitting open – a massive earthquake, for instance? Or a tornado or forest fire? What would stop any number of unseen possibilities that would begin the series of events leading to another nuclear meltdown? Even if some of these are addressed and planned for, not every potential circumstance is foreseeable. Those that are – tidal waves, for instance – don’t seem to be effectively mitigated. Next, what should be apparent – what is already known – is that the consequences of a nuclear disaster are grave and pervasive. These, potentially, last generations. Our letters have pointed out so many of the problems derived from radiation exposure at Fukushima. Various cancers and related illnesses. Thyroid cysts. A community exposed to the possibility of a range of cellular mutation that ultimately leads to health problems. Not to mention, the terrible psychological burden many in the Fukushima area have to bear as they live in constant trepidation of that exposure. Irradiated food, water, and other resources add trouble to the mix. And, if all these things were temporary, it would be bad enough. But, all relevant sciences seem to conclude that the effects of radiation exposure last generations. Children exposed in these last four years may develop health problems later. It is a sad thing to think that something so dangerous and perpetual as harm from radiation exposure is the willing risk of government by which to bolster bank accounts and personal networks of those who stand to profit. Another apparent lesson from the Fukushima disaster – among too many to be described here – is the clear misuse of the Japanese community in a number of ways, particularly in Fukushima. We have reported the apparent hiring of homeless people, with minimal pay and safety precautions, to clean up and work in debris along and near the plant and affected Fukushima regions. You have apparently effected a secrecy law that seeks to keep concerned activists from disseminating information about the Fukushima disaster. To misinform, pertaining to health and vitality of people, is certainly a misuse of community. Isn’t it a human right to gather or receive all information relevant about the circumstances affecting existence – particularly those variables which might be harmful. Concerning a few other lessons, whole books can be written, and probably are. The impact of radiation on upon the natural environments may well be enormous. Recently there is consideration by the offending institutions to release more radioactive water into the ocean, and these seem to predict minimal negative impact. Any significantly irradiated waste or water carries the potential for harm, everybody knows that. Look, all these things you know, Mr. Abe. Consequences find. Particularly those who make knowingly bad or corrupt decisions. Time to wake up and turn things around in Japan. Shut down all nukes. Dedicate all available relevant resources to effectively cleaning Fukushima. Stop misinforming the Japanese people, or suppressing information. Cease attempting to change Japan’s constitution to allow for military aggression. In all things, be true. Sincerely, Jason N. Kamalie San Francisco, CA No Nukes Action Committee, San Francisco & Berkeley, CA
Posted on: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 04:24:59 +0000
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