You've probably heard of Teflon, the non-stick chemical they put on cooking items, and on carpets to help prevent stains. Well, it can be deadly. Studies led to the conclusion that Teflon is a risk to you, and your pet bird. You see, when Teflon gets heated to a certain extent, it gives off gases, and if your pet bird breathes it in, the results usually lead to death for your beloved pet. This will sometimes give you flu like symptoms, but if you are pregnant, your baby can have life threatening diseases.
In 1981, a woman named Sue Bailey, who worked in a Teflon factory mixing chemicals to make Teflon, had a baby boy and named him Bucky. The baby had only one nostril and a deformed right eye. The doctors told her not to get attached to him because he probably wouldn't make it through the night, but thankfully he lived. Now, reporters have found reports saying that all of Sues fellow workers who have had children have had babies either with a deformed eye or one nostril.
"I've never, ever felt normal. You can't feel normal when you walk outside and every single person looks at you. And it's not that look of 'he's famous' or 'he's rich,' " Bucky said. "It's that look of 'he's different.' You can see it in their eyes."
What do you think America can do to help prevent others from having kids like Bucky?
Wow Emily! I am most impressed and thank you so much for reporting on this important issue. The health and safety of all living beings should always be first! I am also impressed that you asked the question of us--what can we do about it...
Well, I think we the people should wite to the government and demand that they send a team to inspect the factory to find out what safety precautions are being taken. Are workers given masks and other protective wear? Are those precautions enough? The government should also find out how the damage is done. Is damage done by breathing in the chemicals or touching them? We should find out what department in the government handles these kinds of problems.
Posted by: SuperThinker | December 12, 2003 at 12:49 PM
Your replies are so inspirational! Hey, Do you have a weblog of your own? If so, I'm guessing its really popular. Would you be willing to send me your URL? Hey, can I ask one more question? Where do you work? Thank you for responding to most of my stories SuperThinker!
Posted by: Emily | December 18, 2003 at 09:39 AM
Hi there Emily! I'm so thrilled--elated, overjoyed, jubilant--that you are inspired by my words because I was certainly inspired by yours. And, yes, I do have a blog. It is called "BlogHeads." I chose that titled because I want to inspire students to use their "heads" (to think) to "blog" (to write). The URL is http://npera1.tblog.com. You are most welcome to visit the site and leave a post. I'm always looking for new blogheads to write with! Where do I work? I work all over the blogosphere, of course!
Posted by: SuperThinker | December 18, 2003 at 04:58 PM
Hey, thanks for telling me that you have a site and giving me the URL for it too. Also can you answer another question for me? Are you a teacher SuperThinker? Well I know one thing, you ARE a super thinker!!!!!!!!
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