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I'd be careful with the assumption that just because you're doing fine now, means you will continue to when you're 50+. Watch this, if you haven't already: ht

I'd be careful with the assumption that just because you're doing fine now, means you will continue to when you're 50+. Watch this, if you haven't already: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84glf6F3b-Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84glf6F3b-Y "The Devil We Know". It's a documentary about the Ohio river valley polution by 3M and Dupont in the production of Teflon. There are many amazing parts in this documentary but one of the most eye opening, is the fact that Dupont understood the risks of dumping C8 into the water. Yet the continued to do it, because, profits. Who can say what companies are around you, polluting the ground water? Just be careful with assumptions that its always safe, is all I'm saying. I'm sure people in the Ohio River Valley thought the same.

MrTonyD 8y ago
These guys like 3M and Dupont and Monsanto are doing worse things than tech to destroy our society - why aren't we hearing calls to break them up or take them over or stopping their operations in our society? (ie. Are you listening Elizabeth Warren?)
- xvf22 8y ago
  Not sure I see the link between the two and one doesn't preclude the other. Since you bring up Elizabeth Warren, she has brought up Monsanto a few times [0]. [0] ://www.motherjones.com/environment/2017/12/elizabeth-warren-just-let-loose-on-trump-and-monsanto/
- darpa_escapee 8y ago
  Dupont, Monsanto et al. have been the target of leftist rhetoric for many decades.
  - bsanr2 8y ago
    This is phrased as if it's supposed to be damning, and I'm not sure why. Both companies have been less than supportive of moves to determine if their practices and products are safe. As a business decision: yes, sound, but unfortunately, it's conceivable that their interests could encroach on what's necessary for the public good. Considering the breadth of their holdings and influence, it's important to be vigilant for even accidental missteps on their part.
    - darpa_escapee 8y ago
      I'm only damning MrTonyD's ignorance of politics, you're preaching to the choir.

MrTonyD 8y ago

These guys like 3M and Dupont and Monsanto are doing worse things than tech to destroy our society - why aren't we hearing calls to break them up or take them over or stopping their operations in our society? (ie. Are you listening Elizabeth Warren?)

xvf22 8y ago
Not sure I see the link between the two and one doesn't preclude the other. Since you bring up Elizabeth Warren, she has brought up Monsanto a few times [0]. [0] ://www.motherjones.com/environment/2017/12/elizabeth-warren-just-let-loose-on-trump-and-monsanto/
darpa_escapee 8y ago
Dupont, Monsanto et al. have been the target of leftist rhetoric for many decades.
- bsanr2 8y ago
  This is phrased as if it's supposed to be damning, and I'm not sure why. Both companies have been less than supportive of moves to determine if their practices and products are safe. As a business decision: yes, sound, but unfortunately, it's conceivable that their interests could encroach on what's necessary for the public good. Considering the breadth of their holdings and influence, it's important to be vigilant for even accidental missteps on their part.
  - darpa_escapee 8y ago
    I'm only damning MrTonyD's ignorance of politics, you're preaching to the choir.