i wouldnt trust the opinions stated on that site, i'm not sure if they are giving the fair shake to the epa
Read it on the epa site
http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/EPA-GENE...-12/g18010.htm
some intersting facts to take note of..
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EPA believes the federal government should use all of its
authorities to make clear that certain kinds of human research can
never be acceptable. In particular, we regard as unethical and would
never conduct, support, require, or approve any study involving
intentional exposure of pregnant women, infants, or children to a
pesticide.
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The Common Rule has been promulgated in regulations by 15 federal
departments and agencies, including EPA. In addition, the Central
Intelligence Agency must comply with all subparts of 45 CFR part 46
under Executive Order 12333. The Common Rule establishes a
comprehensive framework for the review and conduct of proposed human
research to ensure that it will be performed ethically. The central
requirements of the Common Rule are: (1) That people who participate as
subjects in covered research are selected equitably and give their
fully informed, fully voluntary written consent; and (2) that proposed
research be reviewed by an independent oversight group referred to as
an Institutional Review Board (IRB), and approved only if risks to
subjects have been minimized and are reasonable in relation to
anticipated benefits, if any, to the subjects, and the importance of
the knowledge that may reasonably be expected to result.
Cliffnotes... this isnt about testing pesticides on retards , its about NOT testing them on kids and pregnant women.
Seems pretty clear they need verbal and written consent, i would think that would disqualify any mentally handicapped people..
but i haven't finished reading yet so..