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Cirsium

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6. So?
Sat Apr 19, 2025, 11:15 PM
Apr 19

I don't understand your concern about the concern. Would you say that there is too much focus on man made toxins in the environment?

What is the great social benefit of using that chemical on the paper for printed receipts? I am not seeing any social benefit, which means there is no reason to accept any level of risk.

I know, life is dangerous, we cannot eliminate all of the risks, and we are all going to die. But too often these risk/benefits assessments mean that the public unknowingly takes all of the risks and a few individuals reap the benefits.

I favor applying the precautionary principle when public health and safety are concerned.

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