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gotMOXY
gotMOXY aka Whitney is a 25.17 year old girl, has been a member since December 31, 2006, has scored 1,913 submissions, giving an average score of 2.45, helping 73 designs get printed.
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21 in 3
In 3 more hours, I'll be 21 years old.
I should be going to the bar in 3 more hours and getting schwasted, right?

Instead, I'm working on a position paper for my Insects, Globalization and Stability class.

Should African nations be allowed to use DDT to eradicate the malaria virus? My TA says we need to have a damn good reason to say no, so I'm going to risk my grade and try to say no. Hopefully it's good enough.

What retarded thing are you doing tonight?
What could you be doing that's better?

Sir_Minimus
Sir_Minimus on Mar 26 '08 at 8:12pm
working.



not working.
gotMOXY
gotMOXY on Mar 26 '08 at 8:14pm
Ambiguity is sometimes more genius than being specific.
Chipmnk
Chipmnk on Mar 26 '08 at 8:19pm
Awesome, though you should probably be celebrating it a little better...



I'll probably be in the chats later tonight.



Something better would be talking to people in person.
berrynoir
berrynoir on Mar 26 '08 at 8:20pm
Ok, so here's your answer for your TA.

Yes. And no.

Should they be allowed to use DDT to eradicate Malaria. Yes. Will using DDT eradicate Malaria? Maybe. But it also may eridicate many species of insects and birds, thereby throwing off the sensitive balance in the African ecosystems. The use of DDT cannot be quantified, nor can it be said that it will only do one thing. Then quote Rachel Carson's Silent Spring (goggle if you don't know) which was a book largely about the use of DDT. Incidentally, DDT is now illegal for use in the US because of all the harm it did here. Hope this helps!
berrynoir
berrynoir on Mar 26 '08 at 8:21pm
Now go out and have yourself a drink. :)
J-Ray
J-Ray on Mar 26 '08 at 8:22pm
I agree with berrynoir!

Or you could argue for letting evolution take its course and letting all the weak Africans die... so future Africans will be malaria-proof :D



haha..I'm being facetious in case you're considering it!
Sir_Minimus
Sir_Minimus on Mar 26 '08 at 8:24pm
i could drive up to seattle and see a girl, but i am not going to.
J-Ray
J-Ray on Mar 26 '08 at 8:26pm
Oh I am working late again... and probably going to play a few video games before bed.
tobasco
tobasco on Mar 26 '08 at 8:28pm
Man, that sucks how America makes you wait to drink legally.



It was really weird sneaking round drinking when I visited.



HAPPY B'day in three hours though!!!!
gotMOXY
gotMOXY on Mar 26 '08 at 8:31pm
berrynoir: That's kind of where I'm going with it. I'm also talking about cancer risks and how the EU has threatened not to purchase crops from African countries using DDT.



tobasco: Sneaking around to drink is half the fun! It's the part I'm going to miss most. No risk for MIP's (minor in possession) will be a nice tradeoff though.
berrynoir
berrynoir on Mar 26 '08 at 8:33pm
Right - and there are vaccines and drugs that don't have such high-stakes risks. You go! :)
tobasco
tobasco on Mar 26 '08 at 8:37pm
that's fair enough!



Young people drink. Fact. It just differs how they get their alcohol!
berrynoir
berrynoir on Mar 27 '08 at 10:23am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! :)
Noodlegirl
Noodlegirl on Mar 27 '08 at 10:25am
HAppy birthday!!
edean
edean on Mar 27 '08 at 10:38am
you should write your paper while drinking, the best argument paper i had ever written was when i was drunk



also, happy birthday.
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