<<I recall that most of Siobhans points against microwaves were against
dangers of ovens possibly leaching some microwaves, when in operation.>>

I believe that this was just one of the 4 reference links I posted.  Others
dealt with the question of the quality of food rendered when molecules are
shaken and rearranged to the extent they are in a microwave oven.  One of
the links actually reports a study done.

Siobhan