David Largent wrote:
[snip]
> > In his project he urged people to sign a petition demanding
> > strict control or total elimination of the chemical "dihydrogen
> > monoxide."
[snip]
> > He asked 50 people if they supported a ban of the chemical.
> > Forty-three said yes, six were undecided, and only one knew that
> > the chemical was *WATER*.  The title of his prize winning project
> > was, "How Gullible Are We?"  He feels the conclusion is obvious.
>
I feel the obvious conclusion is that only one in 50 people knows
the basics of chemistry, _and_ listens well enough to spot the snag.
Seems pretty far-fetched to read anything more behind it.

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