(Thanks, T. :)

NOTE FROM hobie: This conversation has come perilously close to "ad hominem attack" territory, particularly with sonofthewind's assertion that Reader Tom's remarks are in some way driven by hate. Ad hominem attacks are specifically prohibited in the Reading Room. Passionate discussion of TOPICS is welcome, but if one finds his subject has instead become "that other poster", it's time to back away and reconsider what one is about to write.

Reader Tom now writes:

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Re: Reader: 'I would like to advise people to ....

Snofthewind,

This has nothing to do with hate, in fact it is more to do with love for humanity that I advise people to check this out before following such advice.

I already offered the proof that the Na:K ratio inside living cells is far different from what is found in the oceans, you just refuse to look at the data because it does not support your belief. This gradient is the result of the sodium/potassium pump within the cell wall. I highly doubt that The Creator made such a huge mistake as to place such a biochemical pump in a cell wall, one which requires significant energy to pump against a concentration gradient, without a very clear purpose.

Are you aware that whales must derive all the water they require from their diet because sea water will kill them?

People, please think before you follow this advice!

Kind regards,
Tom

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