Japan’s PM says 2 nuclear reactors must be restarted to protect livelihoods, economy

Japan’s PM says 2 nuclear reactors must be restarted to protect livelihoods, economy: http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/japans-pm-says-2-nuclear-reactors-must-be-restarted-to-protect-livelihoods-economy/2012/06/08/gJQAyK5ANV_story.html ...perhaps there is hope reason and not unfounded fear can prevail... "Nuclear energy is crucial for Japanese society, Noda said in a news conference broadcast live. The government wants the reactors to be operational to avoid a summertime energy crunch.
“We should restart the Ohi No. 3 and No. 4 reactors in order to protect the people’s livelihoods,” Noda said. “The Japanese society cannot survive if we stop all nuclear reactors or keep them halted.”
Local consent is not legally required for restarting the reactors, though government ministers have promised to gain understanding from the prefecture.
Noda’s speech Friday was possibly the last obstacle before a resumption of the Ohi reactors. The Fukui governor made Noda’s public appeal conditional to his consent for the startup. With the governor’s consent, Noda is expected to make a final go ahead as early as next week, so the restart could take place within days."