It was rather sad to read that Rep. Steny H. Hoyer is shilling for Constellation Energy: ("Calvert Cliffs first in line for loan guarantee, Hoyer says," July 2). Hoyer should be promoting renewable energy sources instead of admitting that nuclear energy can't survive economically without taxpayer subsidies.

How can anyone support nuclear power today? The banks won't finance a reactor and the insurance companies refuse to issue policies for nuclear power plants. The technology is too dangerous, and no state wants to be the repository for nuclear wastes. Taxpayers and ratepayers, be prepared, as building a third nuclear reactor at Calvert Cliffs will include massive cost overruns.

The latest jobs figures were a disappointment, but that can be solved by the launch of a nationwide clean energy project. Millions of jobs would be created to build and install solar panels, wind turbines and a new electricity grid. The USA could become the No. 1 country for green energy.

Let us hope that Calvert County does not have to experience a tragic nuclear accident. It is bad enough that the county is suffering from a significant nuclear waste problem. I advocate that all supporters of nuclear energy should take home a cask of radioactive wastes, and Rep. Hoyer should be first in line.

Max Obuszewski, Baltimore