Originally posted by YYCOllie:

"Dealing with pesticides versus introducing pests to new climes with the potential to disrupt the entire food chain, causing much, much more damage."

Unfortunately, there is little proof that these chemicals actually prevent what you describe. Airline luggage, cargo, and nearly everything transported by ship (along with the ballast water) easily escape these unregulated chemicals.

"Don't forget that everything in this world is toxic, depending on the dose received (12.8L of water a day will kill you, too)."

IMO, there is absolutely no relevance or significance to this obvious but completely unrelated fact.

"With such a small dose being applied, I'm sure that there is no observable effect level on humans."

How much is a "small dose" and how much would a large dose be? May I ask what are you basing this opinion on? Which specific humans have you observed?

"If you don't like it, don't fly it!"

Ahh yes, the perennial Love it or leave it! answer. However, I do agree with your basic premise. The unfortunate truth is that I currently have no way of knowing which planes have or have not been sprayed.

We live in "buyer beware" world, but with surprisingly few options. I believe it is our responsibility as consumers to make informed decisions about who we utilize for travel. The fact that we don’t have any way of determining which planes have been sprayed is my main concern.

(Edited to clean up UBB Code)

[This message has been edited by DaxOmni (edited Feb 23, 2004).]