-=> Quoting Charles Beams to Michael Martinez <=-
 MM>MM>I think so.  I see no need for fancy cars, new body oils, new improved
 MM>MM>programming on TV, or virtually any new product.
 CB> But talk about nonsense!  You went on to say...
 
Truly, what are the reasons we need new fancy cars?  
 MM>MM>We've already conquered infectious diseases with very simple 
 MM>MM>antibiotics.
 CB> Not even close to the truth.  Even a second grader could tell you that
 CB> many bacteria and viruses are mutating into new and resistant strains.
That's because of improper, negligent, *overuse* of antibiotics, Charles.
Antibiotics themselves are very effective.  This and improved techniques
in hygiene, and the invention of refridgeration, is what has eradicated
infectious disease from modern countries.
-michael
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