It is responsible for explosions in mine shafts. In ancient times it was thought to be an emanation from the Nether World caused by the frying of sinners. Today's candidate Neumann knows better. Careful reading of the text makes it clear that the gas came from both ends of the animals. Most vertebrate species are built along basically the same lines.
Excretion is a life process.
Just about every living thing excretes. If it doesn't, it dies. Most of the 80 million tons comes out as a burp, a much more socially acceptable and surely less offensive act than reckless farting. The candidate, if so inclined, and if there is still time, can then start talking issues again. Harold Gauer began work with CARE as director of operations in middle America and retired after 38 years.