The baseless, superstitious fear of chemicals has certainly gripped our supposedly advanced population in a haze of inchoate panic akin to the residents of 17th century Salem, or Europeans of the Dark Ages. Sadly, science ignorance pervades our populace, largely because the perception is “Who cares?” or “How do I know what to believe?” And perhaps even more important: “Do I really need to know that?” Yes, you do. Read more.
