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Letter: Atomic museum omits some facts

Friday, June 3, 2005 | 4:51 a.m.

June 4-5, 2005

The Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas is impressive in its scope, but it doesn't tell the whole story. Nor is there any opportunity to make suggestions.

There is an exhibit about ancient Shoshone culture, but no mention that the Nevada Test Site violated the Ruby Valley Treaty of 1863 by forcing the Test Site on native lands. Nowhere does the exhibit honestly address the ongoing danger of radiation that leads to cancer resulting from decades of testing.

What about the opposition to nuclear testing? This effort continues today. Subcritical/low-yield tests are still conducted to continue with our weapons of mass destruction program, which we insist other nations should not develop. This is a good position, but shouldn't we start at home?

Shame on the Smithsonian for not telling the public the whole truth.

JOAN MONASTERO

Saugerties, N.Y.

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