The Deadliest Animal in the World

Where did I write anything about being against DDT? You assume too much. I can be an environmentalist and still think that DDT has its place as a tool against vector-borne diseases. Also, a lot of people die every year because of anti-environmentalist ideology as well. You are simply dismissing my argument out of hand.

As I think I see a bit of sidewalk I've already covered rapidly approaching I shall retire from this discussion now. Toodlepip!

I think we're both in agreement that DDT should continue to be used, but carefully, amirite? :) It's good to have star powah. Now get to the choppa!

Where did I write anything about indiscriminate use? I'm not a "place all your thin-shelled eggs in one basket" kinda guy. Check out this Washington Post piece that says 100,000 people died in two countries in 1986-88 when DDT use was stopped. That's a lot of souls in a short time. Oopsie.

And I have no idea what John S. is writing, since he seems to be against DDT in one post and for DDT in response to yours. Must be your star powah. ;-)

My point in all this is simple: absolutes are the devil's playground. DDT was and continues to be a very useful pesticide that should be used with extreme caution. It should not be banned absolutely because it saves lives, but it should not be used indiscriminately because of what I and John S had said.

Man, a lot of people died because of environmentalist ideology (one which I'm happy is slowly reversing). But yet, please continue to make 'digs'. It strengthens your position.