[Heathkit] PCBs

[rbethman]

The PCB issue is *NOT* a knee jerk reaction!

Personally, I have buried brother warriors that died of cancer 
*directly* attributable to Agen Orange.

It is *not* some "fallacy"!

One just passed within the last two years.

One other was in the rear of C-123 Providers and was tasked with dumping 
barrels of this crap into the hoppers for the spray system.

Regards, Bob - N0DGN


On 5/10/2015 10:55 AM, Doug Renwick wrote:
> Here we go again.  The knee jerk reaction to the mention of PCB.  I suggest
> that those who wish to be truly informed to read more on the background of
> PCBs.  To get you started here is one that will give a balanced view.
>
> http://www.clearwater.org/news/pcbhealth.html
>
> "Why are PCBs called a `probable´ carcinogen?
>
> EPA´s regulations on cancer-causing chemicals use the term `probable´ when a
> chemical is known to cause cancer in animals and where there is evidence
> that suggests that it causes cancer in humans but which is not conclusive."
>
>
> Also consider the dosage rate, the concentration and the method of entrance
> (ingestion) used in the tests.  Like AF4K, I believe the scare about PCBs is
> over reaction.  As a precaution, I would not ingest anything containing PCB.
> Personally I do not have a problem handling it or getting an oil containing
> PCB on my skin.  Of course I would wash as soon as possible as just a
> precaution.
>
>   
>
> Doug
>
> I wasn't born in Saskatchewan, but I got here as soon as I could.