John Baymore on sat 17 apr 99
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............. For one thing, you are looking only at the survivors.
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..............In toxicology they have a figure called LD50 which indicates
the level of exposure where half the test population dies. I guess your
point of view will depend on which half of the population you are in.
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..............Another point to keep in mind is that the world and the
chemicals
around us are far more complicated now than they were. ................
..............Think of it like that guy on Ed Sullivan who spun plates on
top of poles. You keep adding plates and at some point the whole thing
comes crashing down. For some of us, its sooner rather than later. You
can't count on being Bernard Leach. .............
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Lee,
You comments on this subject were one of the best justifications for being
reasonably concerned about such issues that I have seen in print. Nice
piece of writing. Anyone who missed it the first time should go back and
read the entire posting.
When we reach the point of having a genetic blood test for susceptibility
to the effects of exposure to chemical X (if that ever happens) only then
can you feel confident about using chemical X (but this is still not a
solution for those buying functional pots you make with chamical X).
Best,
.......................john
John Baymore
River Bend Pottery
22 Riverbend Way
Wilton, NH 03086 USA
603-654-2752
JBaymore=40Compuserve.com
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