Re: Voter Information Guide

From: Jeannie H Wilson (jeanniehwilson_at_aol.comnonospam)
Date: 09/26/04 

Date: 26 Sep 2004 19:01:56 GMT

>Cocaine would also still be in Coca-Cola, but I guess that would be okay
>since
>it wouldn't offend "most" people.

Cocaine was considered an illegal substance when it was in coca-cola? Wow -
Imagine the money Coca-Cola could make if they started putting that in their
sodas now! <VBEG> Cocaine is illegal. A bit extreme of a comparison.

>Lead in paint would still be on cribs,
>etc......

Well, when they have done as many studies and drawn as many conclusions about
the hazards of floride with hard, steadfast facts, like they did with lead,
then I guess they will make the changes.

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