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Originally Posted by davidd
Here is a list of calamities that have been pimped since I have been alive:
1. Coming Ice Age
2. Hole in the ozone layer is going to kill us
3. Global warming is going to kill us
4. Quick Sand
5. Killer bees
6. AIDS
7. Nuclear War/Communism
8. Terrorism
9. DDT
10. Radon
11. Second Hand Smoke
The list is quite lengthy. What amazes me is that each new round of bullshit gets eaten up and fought over for years/decades until the next new fear tactic comes along. Each time more and more freedoms are lost.
A life without fear is a beautiful thing... Stop falling for the fear peddlers bullshit of the year/decade.
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Fear does suck. And people that twist facts to cause a reaction for one reason or another suck worse... but the simple science of things doesnt.
The study of Global Warming has been a central topic of scientific study for at least the last 25 years. It's nothing "new," per se.
And half of the stuff you mentioned on that list had or have real dire ramifications for a good number of people... not all things I'd classify as "bullshit." (though I'll give you that a few of what you listed might be)
id est
While I'm not prepared to argue the consequences, the depletion of the ozone layer (facilitated by CFC's) is pretty much a scientific fact. There's a big hole up there that wasn't there before... and CFC's do destroy O-3.
The ban on DDT has been credited with the comebacks of several species - including the American Bald Eagle.
Radon _is_ a poisonous gas that is easily generated by landfills and other human waste products.
Second Hand Smoke - does contain several hundred toxins and cancer-causing compounds. If people don't want them or their children to inhale them, I, for one feel it's within their rights.
I mean, is it really hard for you folks to realize that if you shit in a bucket of water - that bucket might not be so drinkable the next time you get thirsty?
I'm not saying peeps should be afraid... fear's the mind-killer, right? But we certainly should be aware.