matmid2001

Here are some facts about it:

* Death due to accidental inhalation of DHMO.

* Prolonged exposure to solid DHMO causes tissue damage.

* DHMO is a component of acid rain.

* Gaseous DHMO can cause severe burns.

* Leads to corrosion and oxidation of many metals.

*Found in biopsies of pre-cancerous tumors and lesions.

Some of its uses:

* as an industrial solvent and coolant,

* in nuclear power plants,

* by the U.S. Navy in the propulsion systems of some older vessels,

* by elite athletes to improve performance,

* in the production of Styrofoam,

* in biological and chemical weapons manufacture,

* in the development of genetically engineering crops and animals,

* as a spray-on fire suppressant and retardant,

* in so-called "family planning" or "reproductive health" clinics,

* as a major ingredient in many home-brewed bombs,

* as a byproduct of hydrocarbon combustion in furnaces and air conditioners.

* in World War II prison camps in Japan, and prisons in China, for various forms of torture.

Here are some facts about it:

* Death due to accidental inhalation of DHMO.

* Prolonged exposure to solid DHMO causes tissue damage.

* DHMO is a component of acid rain.

* Gaseous DHMO can cause severe burns.

* Leads to corrosion and oxidation of many metals.

*Found in biopsies of pre-cancerous tumors and lesions.

Some of its uses:

* as an industrial solvent and coolant,

* in nuclear power plants,

* by the U.S. Navy in the propulsion systems of some older vessels,

* by elite athletes to improve performance,

* in the production of Styrofoam,

* in biological and chemical weapons manufacture,

* in the development of genetically engineering crops and animals,

* as a spray-on fire suppressant and retardant,

* in so-called "family planning" or "reproductive health" clinics,

* as a major ingredient in many home-brewed bombs,

* as a byproduct of hydrocarbon combustion in furnaces and air conditioners.

* in World War II prison camps in Japan, and prisons in China, for various forms of torture.

And why?

Here are a few points to ponder:

Corn prices are nearing all time highs, it's $4.00 a bushel now. And other grain prices are on their way up.

Burning oil produces greenhouse gasses.

Plowing a field releases greenhouse gasses from the soil.

Millions of acres of land will be taken out of conservation programs and planted with grain next spring.

America produces 75% of the world's corn and approx 20% will be used for ethanol production next year, up from less than 5% 3yrs ago.

U.S. corn exports are down this year, mainly due to the higher prices. Poor countries cannot afford it anymore.

Corn is the primary feed for U.S. pork, beef, and poultry production, so their prices will be rising also. Corn accounts for roughly half of the cost to raise an animal to market size.

With increased ethanol production, everyone will be paying more for food.

With higher food prices, many more people around the world will go hungry or starve to death.

So, what is the solution?

And why?

Here are a few points to ponder:

Corn prices are nearing all time highs, it's $4.00 a bushel now. And other grain prices are on their way up.

Burning oil produces greenhouse gasses.

Plowing a field releases greenhouse gasses from the soil.

Millions of acres of land will be taken out of conservation programs and planted with grain next spring.

America produces 75% of the world's corn and approx 20% will be used for ethanol production next year, up from less than 5% 3yrs ago.

U.S. corn exports are down this year, mainly due to the higher prices. Poor countries cannot afford it anymore.

Corn is the primary feed for U.S. pork, beef, and poultry production, so their prices will be rising also. Corn accounts for roughly half of the cost to raise an animal to market size.

With increased ethanol production, everyone will be paying more for food.

With higher food prices, many more people around the world will go hungry or starve to death.

So, what is the solution?

I would like to know what other people think is the solution to the thousands of people who come to America illegally, everyday.

These people aren't paying taxes, why are they allowed to file lawsuits or defend themselves in court with public supplied legal assistance. I'm sick of it. Forget the border fence, lay a 500 yard wide strip of land mines along the border. And if anyone is dumb enough to wander in there and get blown apart, well that's just evolution in action.

I'm not against immigration, my wife is an immigrant from Europe, but she is immigrating legally, speaks english, and is assimilating into her new homeland. What is so bad about following the law? And if others want to come here for a better life, great. But don't demand to turn my country into the one they left.

If you celebrate Kwanza or Hanukka or nothing at all, and someone says "Merry Christmas." to you. Are you really offended? Does it make you feel like they called you a dirty, rotten slob? Do you have a hard time going on with your life after someone tells you Merry Christmas? Why not just accept their good wishes and say thank you? Aren't we all supposed to accept each others' differences? You are not accepting another's differences by suppressing their customs. Isn't that prejudice?