You are correct, sir. Thorium is the solution. It is almost criminal that the U.S. is not in the forefront of this technology.
The long presentation by Kirk Sorensen is worthwhile viewing. He explains a lot of things about what has happened and how he got interested in Thorium reactors.
The medical side of the equation is outstanding... Also, I think he is spot on regarding desalinization of salt water as future need.