California defies Trump to ban pesticide linked to childhood brain damage

If we’re not free to give our kids brain damage, are we truly free?

I say we bring back thalidomide.

Why can’t California just ban it in California?

Nah not necessary, just ROUNDUP weedkiller. its getting for killing weeds.

Allan

Jersey also trying to pass ban.

Allan

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S2000/1810_I1.HTM

Allan

I make judicious use of pesticides myself in my gardens, because sometimes it’s just easier that way.

But I don’t touch the organophosphates. These are the nasty ones. Nobody should want this on their food. Or their kids.

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What are the commercial products that contain that? Is that the one in round up?

No. Roundup kills plants. It interrupts something in the chlorophyll cycle and humans don’t have chlorophyll. I like round up for weeds, it’s safe. When used properly.

Organophosphates are a class of insecticides. They kill insects by disrupting nervous systems. Unfortunately humans have nervous systems too.

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