California tards try to outlaw water - GoFuckYourself.com

FACE · 03-14-2004, 12:02 PM

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (AP) - City officials were so concerned about the potentially dangerous properties of dihydrogen monoxide that they considered banning foam cups after they learned the chemical was used in their production.
Then they learned that dihydrogen monoxide - H2O for short - is the scientific term for water.

"It's embarrassing," said City Manager David J. Norman. "We had a paralegal who did bad research."

The paralegal apparently fell victim to one of the many official looking Web sites that have been put up by pranksters to describe dihydrogen monoxide as "an odorless, tasteless chemical" that can be deadly if accidentally inhaled.

As a result, the City Council of this Orange County suburb had been scheduled to vote next week on a proposed law that would have banned the use of foam containers at city-sponsored events. Among the reasons given for the ban were that they were made with a substance that could "threaten human health and safety."

The measure has been pulled from the agenda, although Norman said the city may still eventually ban foam cups.

"Our main concern is with the Aliso Creek watershed," Norman said. "If you get Styrofoam into the water and it breaks apart, it's virtually impossible to clean up."

http://www.sacbee.com/state_wire/sto...-9447551c.html

I really think we should have a requirement that people be acquainted with the fundamentals of science before holding elective office.

DarkJedi · 03-14-2004, 12:06 PM

That is so funny it sounds like a made up story.

Most elected officials are fucking morons. I like how they blame a secretary for it.

DatingGold · 03-14-2004, 12:22 PM

Our tax dollars at work!

Jimbo#1 · 03-14-2004, 12:40 PM

As crazhy as Ca. is getting I'm thinking we are going tom implode any day now!

The Truth Hurts · 03-14-2004, 12:42 PM

ripping off Penn & Teller.

03-14-2004, 12:22 PM	#3
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03-14-2004, 12:02 PM	#1
FACE So Fucking Banned Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 153	California tards try to outlaw water ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (AP) - City officials were so concerned about the potentially dangerous properties of dihydrogen monoxide that they considered banning foam cups after they learned the chemical was used in their production. Then they learned that dihydrogen monoxide - H2O for short - is the scientific term for water. "It's embarrassing," said City Manager David J. Norman. "We had a paralegal who did bad research." The paralegal apparently fell victim to one of the many official looking Web sites that have been put up by pranksters to describe dihydrogen monoxide as "an odorless, tasteless chemical" that can be deadly if accidentally inhaled. As a result, the City Council of this Orange County suburb had been scheduled to vote next week on a proposed law that would have banned the use of foam containers at city-sponsored events. Among the reasons given for the ban were that they were made with a substance that could "threaten human health and safety." The measure has been pulled from the agenda, although Norman said the city may still eventually ban foam cups. "Our main concern is with the Aliso Creek watershed," Norman said. "If you get Styrofoam into the water and it breaks apart, it's virtually impossible to clean up." http://www.sacbee.com/state_wire/sto...-9447551c.html I really think we should have a requirement that people be acquainted with the fundamentals of science before holding elective office.

03-14-2004, 12:06 PM	#2
DarkJedi No Refunds Issued. Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: GFY Posts: 28,300	That is so funny it sounds like a made up story. Most elected officials are fucking morons. I like how they blame a secretary for it.

03-14-2004, 12:40 PM	#4
Jimbo#1 Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 211	As crazhy as Ca. is getting I'm thinking we are going tom implode any day now!

03-14-2004, 12:42 PM	#5
The Truth Hurts Zph7YXfjMhg Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In Your Skull Posts: 15,392	ripping off Penn & Teller.