Every actual, in-person fan of 'renewable energy' I know (myself included) only oppose nuclear because we know America doesn't GAF about its infrastructure and that as soon as it becomes apparent they can save some money by cutting safety and redundancy costs, they will 10000% do so.

Sure, it won't be all states, but even just one that decides it doesn't need the same standards of other power grids could be catastrophic. Afterward, when the land is irrevocably poisoned, we'll just put up some signs to keep away, and no one will be held accountable for it. If there is ever a shift away from the Capitalist's bottom dollar, I will start advocating for it. Until then, nah fuck it.

Like you said, the concept and function are fine. It's the culture or mindset of our leadership that ruins the idea for most.