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Political Factoid
Standard Sequence
- Scientists suspect a health or safety concern.
- The industry denies it.
- Studies begin to show correlation
as people get sick or injured and die.
- The public begins to seek protection.
- Industry vehemently denies any problem
and spends for political support,
as lives continue to be lost.
- Undeniable evidence evolves.
The industry continues to deny problem.
More people die.
- Government finally takes action.
Industry is outraged.
- People continue to die
from prior exposure.
- Industry morphs itself with
sales, mergers, and name changes.
- People continue to die due
to industry practices, sales
and profits.
cf.
5507,
5508
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