RE: [pf] Risks, imposed or chosen

by Fitzsimmons, Diane

18 December 2000 17:43 UTC

> -----Original Message-----
> From: David A [mailto:davidnh@visto.com]
> Sent: Monday, December 18, 2000 10:51 AM
> To: positive-futures@igc.topica.com
> Subject: RE: [pf] Risks, imposed or chosen
> 
> 
> Fitzsimmons, Diane wrote:
> > Once again, I say the problem could be solved in other, better 
> > ways.  What does it solve if we fill their stomachs but set up 
> > their population for generations of endocrine disruption 
> problems?  > 
> > I'm not saying that will happen; I'm just saying that I have this > 
> > concern.
> 
> Why?
> 

According to reports I have read, many reputable scientists have concerns
about how our meddling (a loaded word I realize) may have unforeseen
downstream effects.  Just as over-use of antibiotics has led to more
resistant strains of bacteria.  I use endocrine disruption as an example
because concerns have been raised that overuse of pesticides may be the
reason why we have had a big increase in thyroid problems.  (Obviously,
something I am concerned about.)

BTW, David, I appreciate your willingness to discuss and defend your point
of view.  Such discussion enables me to examine my feelings more closely and
resolve how and why I think the way I do.  Thank you.

Diane