Who supports a complete ban on Dihydrogen monoxide (DHMO)?
Dihydrogen Monoxide is a colorless and odorless chemical compound, and although the U.S. Government and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) do not classify Dihydrogen Monoxide as a toxic or carcinogenic substance, DHMO is a constituent of many known toxic substances, diseases and disease-causing agents, environmental hazards and can even be lethal to humans in quantities as small as a thimbleful.
some effects:
- the substance is a major component of acid rain.
- it contributes to the "greenhouse effect".
- it contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape.
- accelerates corrosion and rusting of many metals.
- may cause electrical failures and decreased effectiveness of automobile brakes.
- it has been found in excised tumors of terminal cancer patients.
- accidental inhalation, even in small quantities, can lead to death.
- Prolonged exposure to solid DHMO causes severe tissue damage.
- Excessive ingestion produces a number of unpleasant though not typically life-threatening side-effects.
- Gaseous DHMO can cause severe burns.
Despite the danger, dihydrogen monoxide is often used:
- as an industrial solvent and coolant.
- in nuclear power plants.
- in the production of styrofoam.
- as a fire retardant.
- in many forms of animal research.
- in the distribution of pesticides. Even after washing, produce remains contaminated by this chemical.
- as an additive in certain "junk-foods" and other food products.
- by the U.S. Navy in the propulsion systems of some older vessels,
- by elite athletes to improve performance,
- in biological and chemical weapons manufacture,
- in the development of genetically engineering crops
- as a major ingredient in many home made bombs
- in some cult rituals
- by the Church of Scientology on their members and their members' families
- as an additive to food products, including jarred baby food and baby formula, and even in many soups, carbonated beverages and supposedly "all-natural" fruit juices
- in cough medicines and other liquid pharmaceuticals
- in spray-on oven cleaners
- in shampoos, shaving creams, deodorants and numerous other bathroom products,
- in bathtub bubble products marketed to children,
- as a preservative in grocery store fresh produce sections,
- in the production of beer by all the major beer distributors,
- in the coffee available at major coffee houses in the US and abroad
see http://www.dhmo.org/ for more details.
incidently, a study conducted by U.S. researchers Patrick K. McCluskey and Matthew Kulick found that nearly 90 percent of the citizens participating in their study were willing to sign a petition to support an outright ban on the use of Dihydrogen Monoxide in the United States.
fools. :tongue: