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E - __._...- .-,,... 1986 - or thereabouts). By the way, I happen to know Alex Morrison personal- ly. Putting absolute trust in governmen- tal institutions has got us in to the whole It is the same government agencies that approved such dangerous chemicals and drugs such as thalidomide. It is impossible for the government to regu- late the "absolute" safety of anything. They are too high on the bureaucratic scale. Just because a law is made does not mean it is enforced. In April 1986, Alex Morrison resigned his post " Deputy Minister over the Health Protection branch noting that their omee (who approve all substances for Canada), has not made a proper decision regarding the safety of such chemicals, drugs, etc, in over 15 PY?: (Maclean’s Magazine April mac .-* -___t, . i - .. - This is a sad farewell for Baluch J Oriental Rugs, but surely a happy once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you to own the oriental rug of your dreams at a fraction of what you’d pay retail. No reasonable offer will be refused. PLUS, we'll even pay the 7% G.S.T. & P.S.T. for you! The mgs you'll see in our showroom include thousands of colors, designs , and uncompromised quality . . . to satisfy everyone from the museum ai collector to homeowner! 2. The two letters in opposition to her have offered no research and I consider them to be not only non-factual but dogmatic (another issue) and obviously biased. L. Wagner mentions about the government allowing pesticide applies tions ... that every product on the market has been tested for "safety" and Bokharas. LIQUIDATION SALE NOW YOU, TOO, CAN OWN AN AUTHENTIC HANDMADE RUG these substances as a contributor to cancer. She also noted the book by Rachel Carson, “The Silent Spring". which deals with the issues of the environment and the dangers of using toxic substances. I leg...?...'.!..?;).?' I have been observing the reaction of two letters to Ma. L. A. Clement, written by L. Wagner and Tony DiGiovanni. I have the following to offer: PIER I W MED I, Ma. Clement's message (Nov. 13, 1991) is that she is a concerned person regarding pesticide/chemical usage on lawns and green spaces and the link to comments from holistic View Pesticide *************** King se South BALUCH 22 King St. S. EONSUMERS RIEN T A] pgguch Oriental Rugs The Baluch Showroom Is easy to and Kashmir Silks 9x12 U90t Heriz 9x12 '350t Qashghai 10x7 '79t web Hamadan 4x3 '24t m is Baluch 5x3 '9f Ind VISA, MASTERCARD. AMERICAN EXPRESS OPEN: & cuaours ACCEPTED SAT & SUN 22 King St. South, Waterloo 'thl Itll? Tel: 746-8020 "7dsAchill';" on the news that they have to use biological sources namely, increasing the natural predators like lady beetles and wasps, toads, snakes, etc. (Please note, if they were working with the natural methods, in the firat place I doubt they would have the problems they are now experiencing. It seems that scientists feel we can command nature and do " we please, whereas the truth is that we are to the poisons siGGi Tirtiiiiriiii; trvering the apps. Tysy like recounted 5. I note in recent reports from Califor. nia there are new insect: totally immune A- Al. . ‘ _ ' 4. As to L Wagner’s comments about cancer being a major epidemic, it is. In a recent Harvard School of Medicine study they noted that cancer has even in. creased despite their "war" and "in. tervention for treatment procedures." The chemicals we use on our land I believe to have a major impact on our health. _ ____, ..-... ...." """""e" after the Second World War, pesticide use has increased 10 times; during that same period, crop losses due to insect: has doubled. Often less than .1 per cent of the chemicals applied to crops actually reach target pests. (Source: Debra Lynn Dadd, "Notttoxie, Natural and Earth- wise, 1991.”) 3. As to some "faeta", I refer to the following. "In 1987, an EPA report (ths.) ranked peaticidee in food as one of the nation's most serious health and environ. mental problems. Pesticides are among the mart deadly chemicals: awarding to a report from the National Academy of Scienwe, 30 per cent of commercially used insecticides, 60 per cent of herbi- eides, and 90 per cent of fungicides are known to cause cancer in animal studies. Ironically. pesticides aren't even doing tlAeir job, Since they were ftrst developed a m- a- a..-__; "r__a, ._. . . eeopomic mess we are presently experi- Design Approx. 511: BALUCH SALE 7. Finally, pregnant women, seniors. children and animals are at risk where any chemicals are used. The lack of tscientific data is with us on this issue because very little has been done. Ms. Clement is a concerned mother and she has every right to be. If you investigate the testing procedures and level or safety approval, you will Cattd a whole field of discrepancies abounding and constant changing. In the US. each year there are more than two billion pounds of pesti- cides used so I say, why use more? Why not look at the alternative and employ it? By the way, as an ordinary citizen I heard that there was alot of controversy regarding the Pesticides Task Force and it was not in the positive in conclusion. we need to be educated about belief systems and assumptions, learn to make correct and free decisions, (not dogma). From my reading and study I have learned that where toxic chemicals are concerned, we know very little about the long-term effects; thus, I sense there is no safe level (that is rational). part of nature and subject completely to its law.) I wonder if increased chemical care is a good idea. I know that there are many other methods available. Mind you, they are not cheaper nor do they make " much money, but they do make a safer environment. 6. I am sure that Tony DiGiovanni and L. Wagner are conscientious about their rreld, in Horticulture which field is due for some overhaul and revelations and improvements. I am not convinced that using pesticides is a tool of last resort when all other plant protection methods fail. I am not so sure they are aware of the more natural methods of control, The above mentioned book will help them in this quest. U900 '3500 '795 '245 John N. Noun Holistic Consultant Waterloo. Ont. WATERLOO magmas. WEDNESDAY no King St. s., Waterloo 886-4250 étone Road Mall am Section) 763-8143 Merchandise nliNl INDI- All Fall Thanks to you it works! 1,lttltstim Way OF KITCHENER WATERLOO AND AREA That is why we're askmg you and your readers to please take a stand on behalf of these victlms of forced unlomsm and demand a stop to this vrolence and intimidation If any of your readers witnessed ibis behaviour or were Victims of It. we ask them to write to "Victims of Forced Uniortitnn", f907, 100 Adelaide St W. Toronto, M5H 153 A national support network is being formed to help them David Somerville President National Citizens' Coalition Unfortunately, no one m authority -- not the pohee and cenaxnly not our gutlesa politicians - seems mllmg to stand up for the nghts and freedoms of these women and others hke them (London was a rmhtant leftist whose writings were reprinted 1n the mlihons by Stalin's regime and were taught m cltyyrpoms m the Soviet Bloc I "No man has a nght to scab as long as there IS a pool of water Ln drown lus cams: In, or a rope long enough to hang his body with " The three - all grandmothers - had written to Bean to protest the threats. harassment and mtunidation which they had suffered or witnessed when they crossed a picket hne m order to earn a living during PSAC's recent sinks Bean's letter began by callmg the women "SCABS" and then lnCiudé-d this quote from American authur Jack Lon don: Public Service Alliance Presndent Daryl Bean recently revealed the ugly face of forced umomsm when he wrote a chilling, frightful letter Lo three public servants. Tough-talking Bean berates grandmothers Half Price! ! DECEMBER as 1991 pAGE A7