On 9/11, a massive, toxic smoke plume flooded over a large part of the city. This toxic plume contaminated the lungs of tens of thousands of citizens, including some 9000 first responders from all over the country who came to help NYC.

The EPA tested and KNEW the WTC smoke plume was toxic. Bush and Giuliani ordered them to lie...yes LIE (a term I use and tonight David Yassky used) about the toxicity of the smoke. The rescue workers were told by the EPA that they did not need respirators even though the EPA had clear evidence that the smoke was toxic. By contrast, no one was allowed near the Pentagon without respirators 24 hours after the attacks. It took two months before respirators were issued at the WTC site.

This is but one example of how government testing for hazards is not sufficient. Many, many other examples can be cited. Erin Brockovich might have something to say about official stories about the toxicity of our homes, our drinking water, our environment. Go back further and Rachel Carson might have something to say about the official story about the safety of the communities we live in.  read more »