> I am turned off whenever there is a handy new tool for us to use and then some people come up with reasons why using the new tool is a harmful thing to do. S

> I am turned off whenever there is a handy new tool for us to use and then some people come up with reasons why using the new tool is a harmful thing to do. So we shouldn't investigate (theoretically and practically) potential harmful effects of a new effects? Should we treat with coldness (dare I say disgust) anyone who dares? You know, there is a big hole in the ozone layer that is now closing (or at least no expanding over the whole planet) because some poor researchers went against the grain and investigated all effects of this new invention called CFCs.