I have been aware of toxic chemicals in consumer products since 1980, when I became very ill from exposure to toxic chemicals in the products I had just around my house. To save my life, I had to find and eliminate the toxic chemicals I was exposed to. This was long before there were any books on this subject, so after I did all the research, found the toxic products and the few nontoxic products, I wrote a book of my own. That book has been in print in various editions for more than twenty-five years, currently published as Home Safe Home.

Now, nearly thirty years later, I can tell you that we know more than ever about the dangers of toxic chemicals we are exposed to every day. And I can tell you that we can do a lot in our own homes to reduce our exposure to toxic chemicals, but what is really needed is to just not have toxic products made in the first place.

Toxic chemicals affect our bodies and the environment. We need recognize their dangers and stop their production.

After all these years of writing and speaking about the dangers of toxic chemicals in consumer products and offering safer alternatives, I am overjoyed that the issue is finally coming to the attention of government and media and the mass market.

It is time for reform of toxic chemical legislation. It is absolutely needed and I support the reform 100%. In the meantime, buy the less toxic products that are on the market today. Vote with your dollars and show the world we want safe products.

Debra Lynn Dadd
Clearwater, Florida

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