Some on this list have expressed concerns about the "econazis." They have
struck again.
Dick 75 PB in Atlanta
Let's Ban It!! Or, How "Gullible" Can We Be??
Is the general population becoming conditioned to become alarmed about
environmental
issues that are really the practice of "junk science?" Would you sign a
petition demanding
strict control or total elimination of the chemical "dihydrogen monoxide"
for of the
following reasons?
1. Dihydrogen monoxide can cause excessive sweating and vomiting;
2. It is a major component in acid rain;
3. It can cause severe burns in its gaseous state;
4. It can cause death if accidentally inhaled;
5. It contributes to erosion;
6. It decreases effectiveness of automobile brakes; and
7. It has been found in tumors of terminal cancer patients.
So, what do you think? What would you vote? It sounds like pretty
dangerous stuff, Yes?
A freshman at Eagle Rock Junior High won first prize at the Greater Idaho
Falls Science Fair
with this survey which shows how conditioned we are to be alarmed over
environmental issues.
He asked 50 people if they supported a ban of this dangerous chemical.
"Yes," said 43. Six were "undecided." Only ONE knew that dihydrogen
monoxide was water.
The moral of the story? Get all the facts first. If you are missing just
one, it is easy
to be fooled.
struck again.
Dick 75 PB in Atlanta
Let's Ban It!! Or, How "Gullible" Can We Be??
Is the general population becoming conditioned to become alarmed about
environmental
issues that are really the practice of "junk science?" Would you sign a
petition demanding
strict control or total elimination of the chemical "dihydrogen monoxide"
for of the
following reasons?
1. Dihydrogen monoxide can cause excessive sweating and vomiting;
2. It is a major component in acid rain;
3. It can cause severe burns in its gaseous state;
4. It can cause death if accidentally inhaled;
5. It contributes to erosion;
6. It decreases effectiveness of automobile brakes; and
7. It has been found in tumors of terminal cancer patients.
So, what do you think? What would you vote? It sounds like pretty
dangerous stuff, Yes?
A freshman at Eagle Rock Junior High won first prize at the Greater Idaho
Falls Science Fair
with this survey which shows how conditioned we are to be alarmed over
environmental issues.
He asked 50 people if they supported a ban of this dangerous chemical.
"Yes," said 43. Six were "undecided." Only ONE knew that dihydrogen
monoxide was water.
The moral of the story? Get all the facts first. If you are missing just
one, it is easy
to be fooled.
