[babyface00]

The available scientific literature has always indicated that non-friable asbestos is not carcinogenic, and that friable asbestos is only so in huge quantities - like those working unprotected in an asbestos factory. The liberals always knew this, and consistently blew the danger of asbestos out of proportion.

[dely2]

The data about asbestos and cancer has never been perfectly clear. It was less clear thirty years ago than it is today.

Asbestos certainly has never been proven to be safe. There has been data to suggest a statistcal link, and a plausible mechanism.

Lately, these results have come under scrutiny, but that doesn't change the fact that thrity years ago, it seemed like a good idea.

[backhoe]

The available scientific literature has always indicated that non-friable asbestos is not carcinogenic, and that friable asbestos is only so in huge quantities

Exactly- I have info on the Asbestos Swindle ( and some other frauds ) here:

Scams, Scalawags, and an all-too-gullible Public...famous frauds sold to America