". . . everything that has ever exised on this rock that we call 'earth' is by it's very nature 'organic'."

Not quite true, O Great Oracle. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2000, defines "organic" thusly: "Of, relating to, or derived from living organisms: organic matter." Derived from living matter. Even there--perhaps especially there--one should hardly assume that something is safe because it is "organic." It wouldn't be too hard to make up a list of organic stuff that would kill you dead right out of the box.

"Safe? Of course it's safe! It's organic!" sez the Earth Child as he pops it into his mouth.

"GAAAAAACK!!" Eyes bulge out. "WHEEZE!!" Face turns blue. THUD! Sound of body hitting floor.

Don Firth