A Vote to Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide
The uses of dihydrogen monoxide are varied and growing:
1. As an industrial solvent and coolant;
2. In nuclear power plants;
3. In the production of styrofoam;
4. As a fire retardant;
5. In many forms of cruel animal research;
6. In the distribution of pesticides;
7. As an additive in certain “junk-foods” and other food products;The list of risks associated with dihydrogen monoxide include:
1. The substance is a major component of acid rain;
2. Contributes to soil erosion;
3. Accelerates corrosion and breakdown of metals and electrical equipment;
4. Excessive ingestion may cause various unpleasant, though generally not life-threatening, effects;
5. Prolonged contact with its solid form results in severe tissue damage;
6. May cause electrical failures and decreased effectiveness of automobile brakes;
7. Inhalation, even in small quantities, may cause death;
8. Its gaseous form may cause severe burns;
9. It has been found in the tumors of terminal cancer patients;
10. Withdrawal by those addicted to the substance causes certain death within 168 hours;
11. Large quantities of the substance are dumped into rivers and streams by factories;Nevertheless, the government and corporations continue using it widely, heedless of its grave dangers.
Join with me in raising public awareness about this important issue. Please also see dhmo.org
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September 1st, 2006 at 7:16 pm
I’m on board. Tell me what I need to do in order to ban this dangerous substance.
I hear that some quack medical doctors even suggest drinking (drinking!?!?) dihydrogen monoxide in large quantities to lose weight. Yeah…when pigs fly (actually, I hear they enjoy frolicking in a soil/dihydrogen monoxide mix…crazy).
Thanks for the timely and important post. May others heed your warning!