On Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 3:37:32 PM UTC-5, dsi1 wrote:
> On Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 10:28:55 AM UTC-10, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > On Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 3:14:15 PM UTC-5, dsi1 wrote:
> > > On Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 9:52:38 AM UTC-10, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > > > > We used to have DDT trucks drive down our streets spraying the neighborhood. I'm still around and kicking. DDT has saved countless lives from the most dangerous killer on this planet. The mosquito. Several thousand kids die every day from malaria which could have been prevented by DDT. That's just insanity but I suppose if it makes folks like you feel safer, it's all worth it, right?
> > > > >
> > > > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dDy0o3IIpk
> > > >
> > > > DDT is a probable human carcinogen.
> > > >
> > > > Mosquitoes became resistant to DDT after 6-7 years of spraying.
> > > >
> > > > And, of course, Silent Spring.
> > > >
> > > > We're well rid of DDT.
> > > >
> > > > Cindy Hamilton
> > >
> > > It is estimated that a child dies every 12 seconds from malaria. DDT might be carcinogenic. Silent Spring was a popular book. Well okay then.
> >
> > Are you aware that 12 countries still use DDT? It's needed (perhaps) where
> > malaria is endemic, but not in the U.S. Other insecticides and methods
> > are available.
> >
> > We are well rid of DDT.
> >
> > Cindy Hamilton
>
> Yes, I'm aware. My guess is that not many people die from malaria in the US. It is pretty much eradicated in America. OTOH, I don't like mosquitoes.

You probably should investigate the epidemiology of malaria, rather than
guessing.

Even though there are two mosquito-borne diseases in Michigan, I'd rather
not be sprayed with carcinogens.

Your dislike of mosquitoes is not a sufficient basis for public health
policy. If you're worried about children dying of malaria, then donate
to organizations that fight malaria.

Cindy Hamilton