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The Asbestos Debate
By Jeff Lakie
Asbestos. Most often asbestos is equated or associated with dire
images. As a society there seems to be an overall distaste for any regard
where asbestos is concerned. If you or a loved one has suffered from the
cancerous side effects of asbestos and asbestos related materials you
know that it is indeed a very horrible experience.
As with anything there are two sides to the total story. If you go back far
enough to the time when this unique material first surfaced you would
realize the tremendous benefits it offered. These benefits were far
reaching. And in this other-sided-view of asbestos perhaps you would
have a better appreciation for the sacrifices made and challenges met
where asbestos was concerned.
Obviously if you have known an individual stricken with mesothelioma you
understand the sacrifices individuals made in the workplace. Inadequate
ventilation and mishandling of asbestos is the number one reason lung
disease attributed to asbestos is so prominent. Indeed it is the workplace
that is as much to blame than the asbestos itself. Stricter codes and
safety regulations would have prevented many unnecessary deaths and
illness over the course of years.
Assuming responsible interaction with any material used for such
purposes as asbestos is used would be a reasonable focal point for
manufacturers to begin manufacturing. Education and awareness as well
as understanding the use of materials that have a potential public danger
should always be priority. Banning such materials in the long run resolves
nothing.
Asbestos and similar materials have so many varied and important uses.
No one can argue that fireproofing, electrical insulation and brake linings
are things we as a society need. Some will argue there are other
methods to achieve these amenities.
There will always be an argument for either side of asbestos. Those who
know the damage it can cause will argue that the benefits aren't worth the
risks. Others will argue that the legacy of fear was based on ignorance.
And still yet there are some who believe that the current fears and hatred
toward asbestos is fueled by marketing opportunities and political issues.
Researching every angle of the asbestos debate will produce questions.
Fortunately answers will slowly appear also. Often unanimous negative
feelings toward something can be attributed to a ¡°propaganda-type¡±
approach to advertising and media. Understandably establishing an
opinion can be difficult in this type of situation, but not entirely
impossible.
About the Author
Jeff Lakie is the founder of mesothelioma Resources a website providing information on mesothelioma
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