Why isn’t anybody talking about Thorium Nuclear reactors?

I don’t get it. These are generally safe nuclear reactors that have no possibility of melting down. If the process of heating goes out of spec there is a plug that melts and the nuclear reaction automatically stops.

Scientists say there is no nuclear waste to speak of, as the nuclear material gets recycled and used up. If there is waste, these scientists say it is only 1/1000 the amount of a typical Uranium reactor. This is a game changing solution to our energy needs.

The only reason I am 100% against current nuclear technology is because of 1) the waste disposal which seems all but impossible and 2) the safety factor involved if the external energy supply gets cut off that could cause a nuclear meltdown.

I know why the PTB are in favor of the status quo. Typical Uranium reactors produce a by-product that is used in the manufacture of nuclear weapons. That is most of the reason. They also bring up cost comparisons. But every current nuclear reactor is subsidized by the government as the Goverment is the only one that will provide liability insurance to current uranium reactors. Take that away and there is no more uranium nuclear energy period.

So let’s take away the government (taxpayer) provided insurance and let’s see what happens in the free market.

Nothing will happen at all if we don’t talk about it freely.