There is a human dimension to this matter. If one talks to people the most important issue for them is health care. It is interesting that Dr. Watson and Dr. Rogan, two members of the expert review group, dissented from the main findings of the report on the basis of equity and access. A mistake has been made and this issue should be examined again. The population of the mid-west region would justify two linear accelerators and they would be an important component in treatment in the area.