ACI versus EPA: What happens when you put non-scientists in charge of science issues

Well, that depends on how you spin it. If you tell them that sequestering fly-ash in concrete will protect the environment and is a form of ecologically responsible recycling, they'll be against it. If you tell them that it will increase profits for big corporations while exposing ordinary Americans to carcinogens, they'll ask if there's any way they can help.

Here's something else that is absolutely true that you could teach schoolchildren."All black men carry genetic markers associated with violence. Studies have shown that someone with these genes is ten times more likely to commit a violent crime than those without them."If you think about why this is true, you will see why it shouldn't be taught.I am having some difficulty seeing where the fly-ash fits into this.Edited by Dr Adequate, : No reason given.

Having read the various comments on this thread, I do wonder whether maybe you're making a big fuss about nothing. I mean, what is actually going to happen? People can still make concrete using fly ash, yes? And no-one's going to have to label that concrete as "toxic waste", yes? And anyone who is simultaneously smart enough to find out that concrete includes fly ash and dumb enough not to understand why this is a good idea is not going to be buying concrete in bulk anyway.And fly ash is in fact toxic waste.Have I missed something?Short version: show me the customer you will lose as a result of this decision.Edited by Dr Adequate, : No reason given.

Well then. And for this reason I do not object if people treat me with slightly more caution than they would a bunny-rabbit, a daffodil, or a cupcake.