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	The CFL trap

n2sooners

2-21-2008 11:44 PM

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cfl, environment, mercury, health, politics, science, religion

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2-22-2008 1:23 AM

merrie

But, of course, after kids are contaminated with heavy
metal poisoning from mercury, they will be 'cured' by
their socialized medical benefits. Welcome to the
brave new world!

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