NationStates Jolt Archive


Proposal to Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide

Paulmanistan
26-11-2005, 17:23
Below is written the essay that explains my point made in the proposal.

BAN DIHYDROGEN MONOXIDE!

Dihydrogen monoxide is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and kills uncounted thousands of people every year. Most of these deaths are caused by accidental inhalation of DHMO, but the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide do not end there. Prolonged exposure to its solid form causes severe tissue damage. Symptoms of DHMO ingestion can include excessive sweating and urination, and possibly a bloated feeling, nausea, vomiting and body electrolyte imbalance. For those who have become dependent, DHMO withdrawal means certain death.

Dihydrogen monoxide:

* is also known as hydroxl acid, and is the major component of acid rain.
* contributes to the "greenhouse effect."
* may cause severe burns.
* contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape.
* accelerates corrosion and rusting of many metals.
* may cause electrical failures and decreased effectiveness of automobile brakes.
* has been found in excised tumors of terminal cancer patients.

Contamination is reaching epidemic proportions!

Quantities of dihydrogen monoxide have been found in almost every stream, lake, and reservoir in America today. But the pollution is global, and the contaminant has even been found in Antarctic ice. DHMO has caused millions of dollars of property damage in the midwest, and recently California.

Despite the danger, dihydrogen monoxide is often used:

* as an industrial solvent and coolant.
* in nuclear power plants.
* in the production of styrofoam.
* as a fire retardant.
* in many forms of cruel animal research.
* in the distribution of pesticides. Even after washing, produce remains contaminated by this chemical.
* as an additive in certain "junk-foods" and other food products.

Companies dump waste DHMO into rivers and the ocean, and nothing can be done to stop them because this practice is still legal. The impact on wildlife is extreme, and we cannot afford to ignore it any longer!

The American government has refused to ban the production, distribution, or use of this damaging chemical due to its "importance to the economic health of this nation." In fact, the navy and other military organizations are conducting experiments with DHMO, and designing multi-billion dollar devices to control and utilize it during warfare situations. Hundreds of military research facilities receive tons of it through a highly sophisticated underground distribution network. Many store large quantities for later use.

As you see, this chemical is quite a problem. Please support me in my attempt to ban this dangerous chemical in the UN. I already have about 11 proposals.
Yelda
26-11-2005, 17:28
Nice. You're aware that joke proposals are illegal?
Gruenberg
26-11-2005, 17:34
You're also aware that this has been done before? And that no one laughed then, either?
SLI Sector
26-11-2005, 17:59
DHMO is water, right?
Flibbleites
26-11-2005, 18:07
DHMO is water, right?
Yes.

Bob Flibble
UN Representative
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26-11-2005, 18:07
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and finally:

Quantities of dihydrogen monoxide have been found in almost every stream, lake, and reservoir in America today. But the pollution is global, and the contaminant has even been found in Antarctic ice. DHMO has caused millions of dollars of property damage in the midwest, and recently California.

...

The American government has refused to ban the production, distribution, or use of this damaging chemical due to its "importance to the economic health of this nation."

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The Black New World
26-11-2005, 18:38
You're also aware that this has been done before? And that no one laughed then, either?
Agreed. It's not big and it's not clever.

Giordano,
Senior UN representative,
The Black New World,
Delegate to The Order of The Valiant States
Cobdenia
26-11-2005, 18:44
Agreed. It's not big and it's not clever.

Like a dyslexic dwarf.


(apologies to dyslexics and dwarfs out there)
The Black New World
26-11-2005, 18:54
Apology accepted.
Kirisubo
26-11-2005, 19:24
assuming we can put the RL references to one side and assume the same thing could happen in the NS world we could debate this properly.

having looked this up online what i've seen bears out the arguements stated.

what concerns me is the effect on people and mother earth.

for starters theres a resolution on the books to reduce greenhouse gases. banning this will help towards that aim.

Acid rain is harmfull to people, animals and the enviroment.

also letting any kind of contaminant into a water supply is a very bad thing.

Therefore this needs a proper debate and not just shot down.

my first question to Paulmanistan is this. if this was banned is there a replacement product that could take its place without the nasty side effects that Dihyrogen Monoxide has.
The Black New World
26-11-2005, 19:30
Dihydrogen monoxide is water.

Two hydrogen and an oxygen. H2O.

Rose,
UN representative,
The Black New World
Optischer
26-11-2005, 19:47
If dihydrogen monoxide or H2O is banned, then that would mean all humans receive a fine, because we use it, and we excrete it. So in effect you are going to force milions of companies just for going to the toilet? I think the water companies have already hitched onto the idea.