The Myth- Uranium's Economic Boom Exposed-#2

Question: Won't the proposed uranium mine provide economic benefits?

REALITY:

Though no one knows exactly how many people would be employed by Virginia Uranium, an idea could be inferred from Cameco's Smith Ranch-Highland production facility in Wyoming. Smith Ranch-Highland proclaims to be the largest production facility in the U.S.A. and - according to the company's own Web site - only employs approximately 140 people.

It also is unclear what kind of exemptions and credits Virginia Uranium may receive and whether it may extract uranium without much of a tax liability.

One must also consider the potentially negative effects on a community and property values once it becomes known radioactive ore is being mined within mere miles of homes and towns.

Ask yourselves, if you weren't working in the nuclear field or mining industry, would you want to move your family near such a facility?