Dihydrogen monoxide (DHMO) is perhaps the single most prevalent of all chemicals that can be dangerous to human life. DHMO is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and kills uncounted thousands of people every day. Despite this knowledge, most people are not unduly concerned about the dangers of DHMO. Governments, civic leaders, corporations, military organizations, and citizens in every walk of life seem to either be ignorant of or shrug off the truth about DHMO as not being applicable to them. In actuality, DHMO is in our dairy products, is an important cause of erosion, it's in acid rain, and it is in "organic" and "natural" foods. DHMO should be banned, at least, until more research is done so we all can understand it and use it to where it is harmless. Most deaths are caused by accidental inhalation of DHMO, but the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide do not end there. Prolonged exposure to its solid form causes severe tissue damage. Symptoms of DHMO ingestion can include excessive sweating and urination, and possibly a bloated feeling, nausea, vomiting and body electrolyte imbalance. For those who have become dependent, DHMO withdrawal means certain death. DHMO is also known as hydric acid, and is the major component of acid rain. It even contributes to the Greenhouse Effect, and may cause severe burns. It even contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape. DHMO accelerates corrosion and rusting of many metals. DHMO may cause electrical failures and deceased effectiveness of automobile brakes. It even has been found in excised rumors of terminal cancer patients. Despite the danger, DHMO is often used: as an industrial solvent and coolant; I unclear power plants; in the production of styrofoam; as a fire retardant; in many forms of cruel animal research; in the distribution of pesticides. Even after washing, produce remains contaminated by this chemical. DHMO is even an additive in certain junk foods and other food products. People that are against the banning of DHMO say that part of the blame lies with the public and society at large. Many do not take the time to understand Dihydrogen monoxide, and what it means to their lives and the lives of their families. Stop the horror of DHMO being dumped into our water sources; along with killing thousands of people by causing cancer or by accidental inhalation. This has to stop being used, even now military operatives are researching ways to contain this chemical and use it in warfare which would result in the killing of more people. ACT NOW IT'S NOT TOO LATE!!!! There is still time to prevent further contamination of our world. If we won't stop this dangerous chemical then who will?