[irv]

Interesting. There is genuine merit to both sides. The disagreement does sound largely political, though not for the reason given (Iraq).

It sounds like both sides are trying to keep the site closer to their own political and geographic control.

Personally, I would say that, because of the potential for (terrorist induced) disaster, we should put it farthest from those who are our better friends. IOW: Put it in France.

[RightWhale]

Okay, 2 ITERs. Make a competition out of it.

[tet68]

French and E.U. officials who spoke with Science say they know nothing of the document's origins. Smearing their rivals would be "a very bad tactic," says Jean Jacquinot, head of France's fusion program.

So Jean who DO you think did it, Japan???
Duplicitus B&stards.