Originally Posted by
noylj
>If you look back in history you can see the wonderful effects of lead poisoning. You know the whole gang violence thing in the 1990s? You can link the growth of gang violence, and then the subsequent reduction in violent crime over the last 15 years, to the wonderful power of large groups of the under priviledged being exposed to leaded gasoline vapors.
My God man, do you have any proof for that?
Where were all the lead deaths in L.A. (or even lead-poisoning reports) during all the years of heavy smog and lead emissions?
Lead poisoning has historically been due to long term exposure from lead pipes. We have spent at least 60 years in the US getting rid of lead paint (you know, children reportedly just love snacking on lead paint) and 40 years getting rid of leaded gasoline, and the government still reports children being exposed to high levels of lead. Of course, the levels keep going down, they just redefine what HIGH is.
Best way to control a populace is to keep them scared and reliant on YOU to protect them.
Again, there are virtually NO lead fumes from molten lead until you get to boiling lead. Need good ventilation for casting for flux fumes.
Lead is a problem when ingested, so you don't eat, drink, or smoke while using lead. You wash your face and hands and blow your nose afterwards.