The tragedy of lead poisoning

 It seems that the states - which often must pay the bill for

    the lead poisoning of children - now have some hope that the manufactures

    of lead paint , like the tobacco magnates , can be fined for their

    criminal irresponsibility .  We did not just find out about the dangers

    of lead paint.  But these malefactors of great wealth " led a successful

    campaign of misinformation "  ( Providence  Journal , page A6 , Sept. 26-

    " States mull suit against makers of lead paint "  )

          Medical journals in the 1890s reported the danger !  In the 1920s

    some European countries BANNED lead paint . ( Projo article )

          How vile and stupid are those who worship the unregulated market

    place. Is Big Crime preferable to Big Government ?

          To simply oppose the profit system seems a little simple minded. It

    would be a lot like taking the steam out of the steam engine. But an

    uncorruptible government must always be looking over the shoulders of

    Big Business . And that government must always offer a Helping Hand to

    the big losers in the profit game.

              Lead poisoning is especially unfair to growing poor children.

    It affects their mental abilities. Is there anything they need more than

    their wits to escape poverty ?

            Good luck to all attorneys general in trying to make the lead

    manufactures account for a crime against humanity .