The move to ban Dihydrogen Monoxide

[Woody]

Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide!


The Invisible Killer

Dihydrogen monoxide is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and kills uncounted thousands of people every year. Most of these deaths are caused by accidental inhalation of DHMO, but the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide do not end there. Prolonged exposure to its solid form causes severe tissue damage. Symptoms of DHMO ingestion can include excessive sweating and urination, and possibly a bloated feeling, nausea, vomiting and body electrolyte imbalance. For those who have become dependent, DHMO withdrawal means certain death.

Dihydrogen monoxide:

• is also known as hydroxyl acid, and is the major component of acid rain.
• contributes to the "greenhouse effect."
• may cause severe burns.
• contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape.
• accelerates corrosion and rusting of many metals.
• may cause electrical failures and decreased effectiveness of automobile brakes.
• has been found in excised tumors of terminal cancer patients.

Contamination Is Reaching Epidemic Proportions!

Quantities of dihydrogen monoxide have been found in almost every stream, lake, and reservoir in America today. But the pollution is global, and the contaminant has even been found in Antarctic ice. DHMO has caused millions of dollars of property damage in the midwest, and recently California.

Despite the danger, dihydrogen monoxide is often used:

• as an industrial solvent and coolant.
• in nuclear power plants.
• in the production of styrofoam.
• as a fire retardant.
• in many forms of cruel animal research.
• 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.

Companies dump waste DHMO into rivers and the ocean, and nothing can be done to stop them because this practice is still legal. The impact on wildlife is extreme, and we cannot afford to ignore it any longer!

The Horror Must Be Stopped!

The American government has refused to ban the production, distribution, or use of this damaging chemical due to its "importance to the economic health of this nation." In fact, the navy and other military organizations are conducting experiments with DHMO, and designing multi-billion dollar devices to control and utilize it during warfare situations. Hundreds of military research facilities receive tons of it through a highly sophisticated underground distribution network. Many store large quantities for later use.

It's Not Too Late!

Act NOW to prevent further contamination. Find out more about this dangerous chemical. What you don't know can hurt you and others throughout the world.



For more info on the dangerous substance go here
http://www.dhmo.org/

[Jaws]

I'll drink to that!!

[Woody]

In the interest of fairness, here's the other side of the argument.



Perhaps you've heard of it: a colorless, odorless liquid; a powerful coolant and solvent; an easily- synthesized compound which is used by industry, the military, commercial operations, and even private individuals.
Yes, we are talking about hydrogen hydroxide, also known as dihydrogen monoxide, and we are here to tell you that what you've heard about DHMO is probably not the whole truth. There are forces out there, such as the Coalition to Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide, who would seek to legislate its use and availability, placing heavy limitations on it-- and eventually, eradicating it entirely.

In the interest of fairness, we invite you to see their argument, and then we urge you to return here, to learn the truth. Their subversive agenda must not be allowed to prevail.
Hydrogen hydroxide is beneficial!

It has been shown that hydrogen hydroxide enhances the functionality, growth, and health of many forms of life-- including humans!-- and current research suggests that it has become an integral part of our planet's ecological balance. Hydrogen hydroxide is environmentally safe!

Opponents of dihydrogen monoxide would have you believe that it is some kind of uber-toxin, that it wreaks caustic terror on anything it touches. This couldn't be farther from the truth; when handled properly, it enhances nature rather than destroys it, and even a worst-case scenario DHMO accident would be a trifle for the natural cycles of our world to handle. Hydrogen hydroxide is benign!

The Coalition and others have popularized the label "dihydrogen monoxide" over the more chemically-accurate "hydrogen hydroxide" because they know how loaded the former name is. "Monoxide" has become synonymous with pollution, toxic gases, industrial waste-- and while hydrogen hydroxide is sometimes a factor in these problems facing our world today, it is rarely the dangerous element. Hydrogen hydroxide occurs in nature!

To hear its naysayers' descriptions, one would think hydrogen hydroxide was solely the product of industrial technology; that it came from years of research in clandestine labs. This is not the case! Hydrogen hydroxide has been a part of nature longer than we have; what gives us the right to eliminate it? We need hydrogen hydroxide!

Don't let an uneducated and terror-stricken mob of fanatics railroad you into giving up your right to choose! Support the use and distribution of hydrogen hydroxide in your neighborhood, city, state, and country!

Brought to you by the Friends of Hydrogen Hydroxide and the Scorched Earth Party. Those interested in joining our cause, or simply interested in learning more about hydrogen hydroxide, its uses and benefits, and those who are trying to ban it, should send mail to crisper=dhmo@armory.com.

[wthr4d]

Woody, You are a true gentleman to be sure! It takes real character to present both sides of such a controversial issue as this. Now that you have shown both sides I'm curious where you stand on the issue? From the talks we have had I think I know. I for one support the production and use, but I'm sure thats no surprise to you.

[Woody]

I'm glad you asked Paul. In it's pure state, I find it useful for its solvent properties, specifically, personal hygiene. I also find it enhances the properties of ethanol (C2H6O) in both its liquid and solid state.

Otherwise, I prefer it with the addition of about 35 parts per thousand of sodium chloride.

[Pete]

I just removed some inappropriate posts from this thread. Please keep the discussion civil.

[Chrome Bumper]

I hear the Government secretly pipes it into peoples homes and schools at night through hidden pipes.

Luckily they have eliminated this threat from many of the developing countries.

[Jaws]

Originally Posted by Pete

I just removed some inappropriate posts from this thread. Please keep the discussion civil.

That's going to be hard to do. Most times when this discussion comes up things just tend to boil over.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by Jaws

That's going to be hard to do. Most times when this discussion comes up things just tend to boil over.

Hard or not, we all did agree to some ground rules when we joined Ifish, so we will either discuss this civilly or not at all.

[24 on/ 48 off]

You mean to tell me that I may have exposed my boat hull to this stuff? :shocked::shocked:

[Chrome Bumper]

The watched pot never boils. .

You mean to tell me that I may have exposed my boat hull to this stuff? :shocked::shocked:

You could shrink wrap it and leave it in the garage.

[Rank Amateur]

The horror, the horror. Oh my. it is coming out the sky!

[gottafish]

gotta watch out for that dang water

[JustCallMeDave]

Originally Posted by Chrome Bumper

I hear the Government secretly pipes it into peoples homes and schools at night through hidden pipes.

HOLY MOTHER OF PEARL, IT'S IN THE INTERNET TOO??!!