the radiation WILL eventually get worse here in the western u.s., but i find it hard to believe that it will be as bad as japan. after travelling 5,000+ miles to get here, i think it would take a while for really bad effects to occur to us, maybe years. just my thought on this. i wish i could say its all going to be fine, but there is nobody stopping the radiation from escaping in japan anytime soon, not much to do but live life and hope for the best.