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« Study of beauty in politics | Main | The Deadweight Loss of Weddings » June 17, 2006Bad ChemistryAs the Cold War got underway, the US quickly realized that without inspiring the Youth of America to pursue the sciences, we'd fall dangerously behind our Soviet enemies. But as the Global War on Terror drags on, the government seems hell-bent on discourgaing our youngsters from exploring an interest in science. This Wired article details the federal crackdown on home chemistry sets, which are joining model rockets on the Homeland Security blacklist. Then again, this is the Internet age, and viral videos may be the most potent medium for young people. Let's hope they enjoys these. Posted by Zach Wendling at June 17, 2006 03:18 PM CommentsInteresting. The Wired article doesn't mention that Bob Lazar is also the guy who famously claimed to have worked for the US government reverse-engineering alien spacecraft technology (Wikipedia). Home chemistry sets have been devoid of anything interesting for years, due to manufacturer's fears of lawsuits. What a shame that Homeland Security is now spending its time pestering geeks. (I built and fired a few model rockets when I was a kid.) Posted by: Eric Seymour at June 19, 2006 09:48 AM | permalink As long as we make sure the kiddies don't believe in global warming and evolution, which will turn them into godless hippies who do nothing but sit around, smoke pot, and have gay sex all day. Posted by: Balta at June 19, 2006 11:48 AM | permalink I for one welcome the new War on Ileagal Fireworks and Possibly Hazardous Household Chemicals. Punishments for mishandling possibly dangerous items should be swift and harsh. Posted by: Dave S. at June 21, 2006 12:46 AM | permalink Post a comment |
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