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Scot Morgan's letter ("Chernobyl in Utah," Sept. 19) was spot-on, especially after reading in Thursday's paper that water supplies in Utah are prone to inconsistency and shortages because of increased usage and possibility of drought, and that HEAL Utah is trying to overturn a ruling granting water rights to a private enterprise who wants to use that water to cool nuclear reactors.
The idea of putting a nuclear power plant in the eastern Utah desert is illogical, impractical and fraught with legitimate concerns about safety, overuse of precious water, and the creation of eternally toxic nuclear waste. While the individual investors, Blue Castle Holdings and citizens of Arizona and California may benefit financially from this power plant, it would be disastrous for Utah. If it requires a citizens' referendum to fight this, we will get the necessary support.
Thanks to HEAL Utah for being the voice of the people.
Clarence K. Jacobson
Provo