  Quantum mechanics stands in conflict with local realism only in its treatment
of separated systems. A modification of quantum mechanics that changes the
handling of separated systems is suggested that can reconcile quantum mechanics
with local realism. An apparent obstacle to this program is the experimental
evidence, but I argue that the experiments have been misinterpreted. By way of
example, I describe a local realistic account of one important EPRB experiment
that is claimed to demonstrate nonlocal entanglement. The local model can be
calibrated into both quantum and classical domains via adjustment of parameters
of the apparatus. Weihs incorrectly dismisses these parameters as uncritical,
whereas we show that device calibration is crucial. When properly interpreted,
the experiments show that nonlocal entanglement is an error. The rest of
quantum mechanics remains intact, and remains highly valued as a powerful
probability calculus for observables. Quantum mechanics and local realism can
be reconciled, and they each can offer useful paradigms for describing systems.
