Should We Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide?
Should We Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide?
The
following item came to us from a Bull & Bear reader browsing the Internet
site of Earth First, a leader among environmentalist groups.
"Should
we ban the chemical dihydrogen monoxide? Here are the facts: it is
a principal ingredient of many pesticide and herbicide preparations. In
the gaseous state it causes severe burns. When inhaled it is usually fatal.
It is used in nuclear reactors and in the production of nuclear weapons.
It is found in tobacco. It is the principle ingredient in smog. It is found
in acid rain. It is responsible for more deaths worldwide than any other
chemical. It is a greenhouse gas and contributes to global warming. The
solid form is responsible for numerous maritime and aviation disasters.
The solid form kills trees and other vegetation. It corrodes most metals.
It causes soil erosion of valuable cropland and wilderness areas. It impairs
the function of automobile brakes and contribute to accidents. Should we
ban this chemical? You decide."
What
is dihydrogen monoxide? Water, of course.
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