Artificial Stupidity

A ban of dihydroxymonoxide (DMHO)!  It’s polluting our environment and creating environmental havoc.  What is it?

Dihydrogen monoxide:

• is called "hydroxyl acid", the substance is the major component of acid rain.
• contributes to the "greenhouse effect".
• may cause severe burns.
• is fatal if inhaled.
• 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.
• has been found in excised tumors of terminal cancer patients.

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 cruel 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.

Opponents (Proponents of the ban): http://www.dhmo.org/facts.html

Proponents of DMHO (opponents of any ban):  http://www.armory.com/~crisper/DHMO/

In reading a recent Thomas Sowell opinion piece it all came to light,

A philosopher once said that the most important knowledge is knowledge of one's own ignorance.

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You really should read Sowell (I know that Steve will) then go to wikipedia.

Well, what did you think?