Tons of Released Drugs Taint U.S. Water

It's the money, honey.

They are in our water. They are in our rivers, streams and lakes. They are in us.

Why?

Because the industries that use or manufacture these drugs release 'small' quantities into the environment. But small quantities all over the place become large quantities.

We are water. Our bodies consist of around 75% water. This water is contaminated. We are contaminated. And it continues...

Why?

Because of money. Because our government and our policies allow this to happen. Because of the money related to the industries that produce and release the contaminants. Because our economic system practically overlooks the ways and means required to get products to market. Because we put off the effects of our money making to future generations. Because we mortgage our future and the future of our children to the profits of today.

We could establish a zero tolerance policy, and only allow industries to continue that do not pollute. But we don't because the dollar trumps all (except perhaps the euro and yuan --- but that is my point). Money trumps all. So we are destined to live as a chemical soup for the profits that go to the wealthy and powerful. For the stockholders that demand their payback on investment. For the corporate elite that benefit from the bottom line.

The bottom line is that we suffer so that money can be made. Because we are all confused and weak enough to not demand a clean environment and a clean life but instead trade dollars for minimum acceptable levels.

How Kuff of AR @ Apr 19, 2009 22:53:17 PM