tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post1204749613776998433..comments2024-03-28T07:49:04.960+00:00Comments on nickhereandnow: Unsung heroines (4)nickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-85461733256750496252010-02-13T12:39:44.034+00:002010-02-13T12:39:44.034+00:00Baino - I've never heard of that over here. So...Baino - I've never heard of that over here. Sounds very unhealthy. There are quite enough dodgy chemicals seeping into our houses already from furniture, air fresheners, cleaning liquids etc. Studies on human bodies show they're terrifying reservoirs of toxins. It's a wonder we're all still alive.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-18221034249615627412010-02-13T11:32:17.249+00:002010-02-13T11:32:17.249+00:00I know she's probably campaigning on a higher ...I know she's probably campaigning on a higher level but lately we've had advertisements on TV for a pesticide dispenser that constantly emits bug killer ...I can't understand it. Who wants a constant flow of fly killer emanating their breathing space. Mark my words there will be problems down the track.Bainohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156193098088048637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-21222429854514175832010-02-12T13:47:45.823+00:002010-02-12T13:47:45.823+00:00Ramana - I wonder why one person becomes that angr...Ramana - I wonder why one person becomes that angry and persistent while a thousand others would just shrug their shoulders and say "Nothing I can do about it"? A remarkable woman.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-71092198085250734622010-02-12T13:33:26.666+00:002010-02-12T13:33:26.666+00:00I salute Georgina.I salute Georgina.Rummuserhttp://www.rummuser.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-1204215712702466432010-02-12T08:26:27.071+00:002010-02-12T08:26:27.071+00:00e - I'll do my best to keep updated, but journ...e - I'll do my best to keep updated, but journalists are lax at following stuff up. When I try to update old posts, I invariably find nothing beyond the original report.<br /><br />www - Rachel Carson indeed. Good for you keeping up the pressure on Agent White. Perhaps that needs a fully-fledged campaign as well?<br /><br />Tattytiara - "Dandelions have never hurt anybody". I like it! Sounds like Ontario's a lot stricter on things like pesticides. But let's not mention the Alberta tar sands....Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-73549364231636365222010-02-12T07:32:19.990+00:002010-02-12T07:32:19.990+00:00They're pretty strict about stuff like that in...They're pretty strict about stuff like that in Ontario I believe. I remember hearing some government official speaking when they banned the stuff. He read through a list of the nasty things weed killers can do to people, and then concluded "whereas dandelions have never hurt anybody."tattytiarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408220720084181008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-30264432839040110362010-02-12T01:35:25.453+00:002010-02-12T01:35:25.453+00:00I, too, admire these heroines who sing out against...I, too, admire these heroines who sing out against all adversity and even threats.<br />I was reminded so much of Rachel Carson and "Silent Spring" when she was the only one shouting out about the dangers of DDT.<br />I, too, have written about Agent White being used on the sides of the highways here, seeping into our groundwater and the fumes into the cars as they drive by. And I, too, am the lone voice in the wilderness, the government hoping I'll just go away. But I won't.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-91760098924075364812010-02-12T01:05:55.936+00:002010-02-12T01:05:55.936+00:00I wish her well and hope you'll keep apprised ...I wish her well and hope you'll keep apprised of her efforts.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376645220662546020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-48022283309735839672010-02-11T22:10:33.760+00:002010-02-11T22:10:33.760+00:00Super - Material wealth is so often put ahead of p...Super - Material wealth is so often put ahead of people's well-being. Very shortsighted because ruining people's well-being means they can no longer produce material wealth....<br /><br />Shelly - Depends on the chemicals. Some are very useful (like antibiotics) but some are so toxic they should be treated much more carefully or not used at all.<br /><br />Alcohol causes horrendous problems, but so does banning it. Prohibition has been tried lots of times but unfortunately always failed miserably.<br /><br />Suburbia - Tenacity is the word, she refuses to give up until she's achieved her objective.Nicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-23528027198859973192010-02-11T21:27:06.751+00:002010-02-11T21:27:06.751+00:00Indeed we could, thank goodness for those with the...Indeed we could, thank goodness for those with the tenacity and know how.Suburbiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05352465945711496612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-4681109772173504942010-02-11T21:26:39.851+00:002010-02-11T21:26:39.851+00:00I don't believe in the use of any chemicals un...I don't believe in the use of any chemicals unless necessary and even believe there shouldn't prolonged exposure with those.<br /><br />The honest problem with America has more to do with pharmaceutical companies though.<br /><br />We need to stop living in a society which uses band aids to temporarily heal the problem instead of just fixing the damn problem.<br /><br />While your at it, I would love to see alcohol banned too. I don't honestly see how it helps to contribute to society.Shelly Rayedeanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04110822096599541854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3467242994126386706.post-23822318462715674632010-02-11T20:47:28.921+00:002010-02-11T20:47:28.921+00:00Even if its not direct contact, because we're ...Even if its not direct contact, because we're only human, more often than not we seem to be negatively impacting ourselves. It is amazing how we as a spices do so easily allow ourselves to put material wealth ahead of other peoples well being. Especially if a blind eye can be turned or doubt is in the air. A book I read when I was at Uni called 'Our Stolen Future' is a good read, the subject is something very similar to what this lady seems to have issues about. Good luck to her!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04667346027685084738noreply@blogger.com