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sweater was completely consumed by fire in 43 seconds.
That same month the FTC-found in New York City dangerously
flammable imported rayon and metallic cloth intended for
use in ladies' skirts, blouses and dresses. These are but
few illustrations of chemistry that affects our living.
To these can be added the effects of sprays such as DDT
on our food. To this can be added the requirement to pro-
tect us from impure and dangerous drugs.
One need but note how often some drugs have been
withdrawn from the market to recognize the safeguards that
are necessary. We live in an age of complex and scientific
goods, too difficult for analysis by the average consumer.
The color TV, the modern automobile, the combined washer
and dryer are just too technical for common man to under-
stand.
Now, for the last point, the latter third of the
20th century is a period when economic requirements must
be made secure. And this is what I meant when I said this
is a turning point in our convention.
18th and 19th century man needed political
security, and so freedoms to vote, hold office, and to