> Seriously though, is this a preservation issue?  Should we be lobbying for
the conservation of lead based materials from a historic preservation
viewpoint?  Of course, one could argue similarly for asbestos ...
>
> I do think we should be very cautious about over-reacting to OHS issues.
Human health and environmental pollution is important, but we cannot ignore
the larger responsibility to society as a whole.  There are so many factors
at play here that we need to balance.
>
> Cheers
>
> david
>
Balance?  It is interesting to note that while lead bashers were installing
new sheet lead flashings at Parliament Hill, there was an Armoury
restoration project going on a few blocks away that entailed lead paint
abatement.  Now if only the Canadian Govt could balance the budget!

Mark