Age Quote by Russell E. Train
“...Chemicals(:)...We not only don't know what's going on out there is dangerous ~ we don't even know what is going on out there. It's what we don't know that can really hurt us - kill us. ...It is time we started putting chemicals to the test - not people. It is time we gave people of this country some reason to believe that every time they take a breath, or eat, or drink, or touch, they are not taking their life into their hands. It is time that, down here on earth, we took a couple of small sensible steps on behalf of human health and life...”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Health Address, 1970s (approx.)
The unknown dangers of chemicals pose greater risk than known threats; we must prioritize testing chemicals over exposing people to harm.
In simple terms: Unknown chemicals are dangerous; test them.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for rigorous chemical safety testing.
Themes
public health
environment
risk management
science
policy
Mood
concerned
urgent
Type
advocacy
warning
When to use this quote
- government policy
- industrial regulation
- consumer safety
- environmental advocacy
Key Concepts
precautionary principle
toxicology
regulation
ethical responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can be taken to balance safety with economic impact?
- Who should oversee chemical testing?
A Different Perspective
Testing chemicals is costly and politically challenging.
