Nuclear War

From the Wichita Eagle:

"[Kansas Governor Kathleen] Sebelius signed a bill giving immunity to security guards at the Wolf Creek nuclear power plant near Burlington who use deadly force to defend the plant or its workers against intruders."

The stubby little Reuters piece:

"There's no doubt that nuclear facilities are a potential target for terrorists," said Sebelius in a press statement. "Kansas has one nuclear plant, Wolf Creek, and we must make sure it's properly protected. Allowing guards to use deadly force in certain circumstances increases the security of the plant, and of our state," said Sebelius... (pictured at right with Elmo and Rosita)

Texas and Arizona have similar laws...

From Kansas Homeland Security press release:

Kansas Army National Guardsmen of the 1st Battalion, 127th Field Artillery will train near the Wolf Creek Generating Plant this spring...

Approximately 200 soldiers will conduct "lanes" training in the vicinity of Burlington and Wolf Creek. The weekend drills will consist of anti-terrorism measures; establishing checkpoints; protecting against nuclear, biological and chemical weapons; first aid and other tasks.

The Kansas Army National Guard provides support for homeland defense in addition to performing its wartime mission.

Wolf Creek Generating Station website:

FAST FACTS from the fabulous Wolf Creek site:

"Nuclear power plants in the United States supply about 20 percent of the nation's electricity each year..."

"Worldwide, 31 countries are operating 434 nuclear plants for electricity generation. In 14 countries, 36 new nuclear power plants are under construction...."

You could probably avoid getting shot if you call ahead:
"For tour information, call Susan Maycock, (620) 364-4141 - For information about Speakers Bureau opportunities, call Tammy Hughes, (620) 364-4078 - For fishing information, call the Daily Lake Status hotline, (620) 364-2475."