Shockwave player error asks to use Safari 32 bit

I was clearing out my cookies under Safari preferences today and when I highlight a cookie I want to remove from the list and click REMOVE, a window opens that says I have a Shockwave Player error and that I need to reopen Safari in 32-bit mode. 
QUESTION:  Why is this happening, has anyone else had this issue?  Also, what are the advantages or disadvantages of 64/32 bit modes on Safari?  Is there a Shockwave that runs in 64-bit mode?
Thanks for any input!!

I was having the same problem after updating to the Safari 5.1.2 and noticed, also, that the cookies wren't really clearing... after opening preferences again (after clearing them), there would be a few that would be added back.
I think it's all related to a cookie issue that started with the safari update.
I went back to Safari 5.05 using Pacifier as it wouldn't install under Leopard 10.6.8 which I am running.

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