> ....a metal/chemical cannot be used unless it is proven to
> be of no danger to humans or the environment...
>
> Carbon dioxide is known to be a poisonous gas in sufficient quanties, and
> contributes to the greehouse effect.
>
> According to the precautionary principle, we should stop making soda pop.
>
> The same could be said for any method of electric generation (except for
> hydro.. no , wait, that prevents fish spawning)
>
> Circuit boards are etched with acid...can't use that.
>
> The precautionary principle (phrased as you stated above) would end all
> modern industries.
>
> Therefore, it is an unrealistic principle.
>
>
>
Jody Byram
Staff Design Engineer
LMCSS - Newtown
100 Campus Dr.  MS264A
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 497-1769

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