One of the most potent chemical toxins known, dioxin is a waste product of paper pulp production and waste incineration. It enters the human food chain through consumption of meat and dairy products from animals eating contaminated foliage and of fish in contaminated waterways. I have had the privilege of living in all areas of the state and I am familiar with the editorial pages of most of its major newspapers. Molly Ivins happens to represent the liberal point of view. The opinions of these people do not necessarily reflect the feelings of the local editors.
Opinions are one thing, while intentional misrepresentation and lies are another.
As for Ivins, she is a native of Texas and far more knowledgeable about George W. Bush's political ability than most of us are. If my memory serves me correctly, she used to take people like Lyndon Johnson and Lloyd Bentsen, who were fellow Texans and Democrats, to task when she felt they were off-base about some issue. Those people will hold their positions even if the country goes to hell in a hand basket. Story ideas Contact the newsroom with story ideas.