Should we ban DiHydrogen Monoxide?

Question

The dangers of dihydrogen monoxide include:

* Also called "hydroxyl acid", the substance is the major component of acid rain;
* Contributes to the greenhouse effect;
* Contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape;
* Accelerates corrosion and breakdown of electrical equipment;
* Excessive ingestion may cause various unpleasant effects, including death;
* Prolonged contact with its solid form results in severe tissue damage;
* Inhalation, even in small quantities, may cause death;
* Its gaseous form may cause severe burns;
* It has been found in the tumors of terminal cancer patients;
* Withdrawal by those addicted to the substance causes certain death within 168 hours;

Despite the danger, DHMO is often used:

* Used in many forms of cruel animal research;
* The US Navy has a secret distribution network for DHMO;
* Lakes and rivers all over the world are contaminated with DHMO;
* 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;
* Known to be a component of a number of cancer-causing agents

Nevertheless, governments and corporations continue using it widely, heedless of its grave dangers

Clearly doesn't appear that Environmentalists are all that gullible on this anymore. It is just too well-known, I guess.

Answer 1

It is a known performance enhancer...and I must admit...there were times when the demands of academics and athletics in college caused me to depend upon DHMO with a caffeine supplement.

PS...there was actually a Dem run board of supervisors in California who DID vote to ban it. You can learn more here:

http://www.dhmo.org/

http://www.dhmo.org/presskit/clippings/associatedpress.html

Answer 2

Worst of all, it's sometimes used to water down good booze.

Answer 3

Very funny. Water. Why don't you try to live without it? See how you do and tell us all later?

Answer 4

evidently not. but they were up in arms when they first discovered the "problem"

and demanded IMMEDIATE action from politicians, huh?

Answer 5

What do you have against water?
Anything can be misused.

Answer 6

this is an old and overused rant