Friday, February 23, 2007
202 Chemicals Linked To ADHD, Autism
Researchers have identified 202 industrial chemicals and compounds that may be linked to the rise in autism and ADHD. What do you think?
Geraldine Simmons,
Bricklayer
"And here all this time I thought it was all the blow I did during my third trimester."
Hector Dayton,
Office Supply Salesperson
"The evidence is weak. We should pour many more chemicals on children to see if they develop autism and ADHD before making any conclusions"
Pete Alpert,
Systems Analyst
"If just one of those chemicals is responsible for making my Doritos nacho cheesier, I say we keep it in."
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