First, I find that Phenylephrine works well enough as a decongestant for me, without the jitters and heart palpitations. Of course, others' mileage may vary.

First, I find that Phenylephrine works well enough as a decongestant for me, without the jitters and heart palpitations. Of course, others' mileage may vary. Second, how did this sentence: "There are a number of synthetic procedures for doing this, some of them quite alarming, and several of which can indeed be performed in the barn, garage, basement, or trailer park of your choice..." make it through editing. This reeks of insensitivity and classism.