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Bikerdad brings up a very important consideration. As to the millions of lives saved by D.D.T., I recently read a very troubeling article referring to an intentional prohibition of the chemical precisely because it does "save millions of lives." The thinning of egg shells layed by wild birds is well known to the public through Invironmentalist's rants. Asbestos, Carbon Tet and numerous other useful chemicals have been prohibited for their "misuse" resulting in many health risks. Much like unloading a shot gun after a hunting trek; prevention is the "name of the game." All substances, no matter how benign, carry certain risks when improperly used through carelessness or ignorance. Isn't it sad that unsafe road vehicles, prescription drugs, diet fads, etc. will be in the "consumer markets" long before recalls or bans are invoked? I wonder if the moderate use of these materials comes any where near as close to "Killing off the Boy Scouts" as the A.C.L.U.?
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