The evidence was in on cigarettes, but the warning label took decades. Millions have died from tobacco’s side effects. The evidence on Trans Fatty Acids is decades old, but only recently have labels identified these dangerous man made fats. Millions have died from the cancer and heart disease contributed too by these toxic fats. I think the next consumer-shaking warning label will be on cell phones. Lawmakers in Maine are considering just that.
Germany, Switzerland, Israel, the U.K., France, and Finland are all recommending limited exposure, especially for children. The data that’s ringing the alarm is of increased cancer of the brain, head, and neck of frequent cell phone users. Naturally, the data is inconsistent. The studies by the cell phone industry suggest they are safe; however, the independent studies show “substantial increased risks.” How often have we seen that? The agencies that assign risk and are mandated to protect the public, that’s you and I, are often influenced to the point of control by the very mega-companies that they are supposed to be regulating. That’s why it takes decades for most citizens to learn of the dangers that surround us masquerading as safe.
Because a child’s nervous system is still developing, it is reasonable that they would be more vulnerable to the potential damages now being associated with these devices. Should you stop using your cell phone? I don’t think so. Should we use them prudently and make sure our children aren’t “living on their phones,” I think so. I am continually amazed by the number of people who are unable to operate a motor vehicle unless they have a cell phone to their ear. I’ll bet you’ve noticed that too. So cell phones can lead to your death in many ways.
