NPR discusses the fight for compensation for New Mexico radiation victims with a downwinder of the Trinity Test and a cancer survivor, Tina Cordova, and Sen. Ben Ray Lujan.
Key Points
Tina Cordova, a downwinder of the Trinity Test and a cancer survivor, is advocating for compensation for radiation victims in New Mexico
Sen. Ben Ray Lujan is supporting the fight for compensation for radiation victims
The fight for compensation is crucial to acknowledge and support the victims of radiation exposure
Pros
Raising awareness about the impact of radiation exposure on individuals
Advocating for compensation for radiation victims
Cons
The process of getting compensation may be slow and challenging
Not all radiation victims may receive the compensation they deserve