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Plastic Chemical BPA Declared Toxic In Canada
Julie188 writes "The Canadian government has formally declared bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical widely used to create clear, hard plastics, as well as food can liners, to be a toxic substance. Does this mean that you'll be tackled by the Canadian Mounties if you stroll around with some bottled water? Not exactly. Being a toxic chemical doesn't mean you can't get a little love. The government will at first try and set limits on how much BPA can be released into the air or water by factories that use the compound."
It's really okay. BPA doesn't magically take itself out of the plywood, crawl along the carpet and jump on your bed to attack your sore vagina. In fact, even the few well designed studies which do link BPA to other problems don't show a significant reason for concern. However, if you're the type who will let your child die of whooping cough for the bullshit fear of autism, keep voting for Al Gore.
No evidence needed, just the fear that it might be harmful. Glass can cut... ban it! Wood can give you a splinter... ban wood! Excuse me while I go eat some plastic bottles.