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The Dangers Of Parathion In Silent Spring By Rachel Carson

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Biologist, Rachel Carson, in her book, “Silent Spring” makes note of the fact that many animals are being targeted with deadly poisons. She develops her claim by first defining what the threat is towards animals and one of the specific poisons, parathion, that is being used to kill thousands of animals, specifically birds. Then, Carson gives an example of parathion being used on a cornfield that killed 65,000 blackbirds and starlings and sheds light on the deadly effects parathion can have on humans who come in contact with it. Finally, Carson questions the handling of the deadly poison and who has the right to decide when the poison is to be used. Carson’s purpose is to inform both Americans and American farmers about the dangers of spreading
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