Japan earthquake/tsunami

[RIJIMMY]

what truly magnificent people, no rioting, no chaos, no political blame game. there is a reason a small country like Japan is a world leader in the global economy. Just 60 yrs ago they rebuilt their entire country and Im sure they will rebuild and be stronger. The world could learn a lot by watching this country.

[nightfighter]

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

what truly magnificent people, no rioting, no chaos, no political blame game. there is a reason a small country like Japan is a world leader in the global economy. Just 60 yrs ago they rebuilt their entire country and Im sure they will rebuild and be stronger. The world could learn a lot by watching this country.

Also no looting, no crime, no complaining as they wait hours in line for water that runs out before they can get any.... Can you imagine what it would be like if it were here?

Wonder what will happen to the tuna fishery? Radioactive effect on the local tuna grounds? Effect on prices this summer at the Tokyo fish markets. How could this effect the tuna fishing here on our east coast?

[Mr. Sandman]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

Wonder what will happen to the tuna fishery? Radioactive effect on the local tuna grounds? Effect on prices this summer at the Tokyo fish markets. How could this effect the tuna fishing here on our east coast?

Probably nothing, sometimes times tuna (and other fish) are radiated to kill off parasites and bacteria living in the flesh. Most of the time they are just deeply frozen solid. As far as radiation effecting the fish in the sea...I would not worry about that. It will just make fish caught off cape cod more valuable...(and per the news) until the plant in Plymouth melts down and then its game over. We better be taking Potassium iodide pills just in case