On Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:40:10 GMT, The Medway Handyman wrote:

Recommendation: a realistic look at the death rates from all the major
causes. Hopefully she'll soon forget about the death rate from tap
water, which is extremely small.

Yerbut that dihydrogen monoxide is lethal - its 'scientifically' proven.

Quote:

"An American junior high school student won first prize at a Science Fair
by attempting to show how conditioned we have become to alarmists
practicing junk science and spreading fear of everything in our
environment. In his project he urged people to sign a petition demanding
strict control or total elimination of the chemical "dihydrogen monoxide."

And for plenty of good reasons, since:

1. it 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. accidental inhalation can kill you
5. it contributes to erosion
6. it decreases effectiveness of automobile brakes
7. it has been found in tumors of terminal cancer patients

He asked 50 people if they supported a ban of the chemical.

* Forty-three (43) said yes,
* six (6) were undecided,
* and only one (1) knew that the chemical was water."

Also:

http://www.dhmo.org/
--
Peter.
The head of a pin will hold more angels if
it's been flattened with an angel-grinder.