John,
Those who operate the military power plants know the consequences of a bad decision, having grown up next to the Hanford Nuclear reservation, and knowing the people who worked there, complacency, greed and laziness lead to a lack of concern.
I can't tell you how many times I heard the stories of how the hangover was so bad they didn't remember what they did during that day at work, and that was from plant operation people. The construction workers who built and maintained the equipment were often worse.
If we could get rid of the waste, fraud and abuse of government run industries, and make the people involved work under rules and held accountable like the military are, we would have many more efficiently and safely run Nuclear plants, balanced budgets and energy for all.
As to the weapons and material movements by the services, as a designated Nuclear Courier Officer, I can vouch for the tenacity and preparation that happens anytime material or waste is moved from its storage or use point, is dedicated and ready to kick *** if needed. Your neck hairs tend to tingle during the entire movement, until the material is safely delivered, signed for and the cold beer goes down.
