Coalition to Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide Homepage (fwd)

 Follows something (funny?) from http://samsara.circus.com/~no_dhmo/.
 Can't decide yet if it's a big joke or some example of misinformation
 and paranoia against chemicals.
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 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 hydric 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. In the midwest alone DHMO has caused millions of
 dollars of property damage.
  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 it's "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. Send
 email to no_dhmo-0at0-circus.com, or a SASE to:
 Coalition to Ban DHMO
 211 Pearl St.
 Santa Cruz CA, 95060
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