A Paranoid Theory about Rachel Carson I Haven't Seen Yet
One of the lines of evidence pointing to the possible dangers of DDT in Silent Spring was the “cancer epidemic.” In view of the fact that what little cancer epidemic there was was largely due to tobacco, is it possible that the tobacco industry played a role in Silent Spring in an effort to distract attention? Just ask yourself, “Who benefited from the cancer-epidemic hysteria?”
The best defense is a good offense …
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I seriously didn't know that anyone DIDN'T believe the DDT ban contributed to a rise in malaria rates. The first place I read about it was either Alternet or Common Dreams, for crying out loud! Just how does one go about not believing that? Does DDT not kill mosquitos? Do mosquitos not carry malaria? Was a perfect alternative to DDT perfectly implimented along with the ban?
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