Eric Niiler describes in The Washington Post that many Japanese residents and some "fearful U.S. residents" are buying Geiger counters as a forewarning of any radiation that might be in the vicinity of their neighborhoods. Originally used to detect radiation in mines and excavation sides, these newer refined Geiger systems have been revamped for economical use.
“I believe they have an agenda not to cause panic or concern and I don’t think they provide accurate information,” Krubsack said. So far, he hasn’t seen anything unusual, though.Fears such as those from people similar to Krubsack are apparent in the U.S. Whether or not the government is actually withholding or even falsifying information is still unknown but being to actively confirm one's safety is crucial in maintaining one's peace of mind. On the other hand, researchers such as Smolinski feel that it's not a matter of physical safety. but rather the curiosity of those on the western coast. Nevertheless, one must not ignore the fact that the distributors of these Geiger counters are making a lot more money due to increased demand. Whether their opinions, such as Smolinski, are biased or not cannot be confirmed.
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