This summer we hosted a WWOOF'er on our farm. She's from Germany and was shocked and appalled that we use a microwave for heating water and leftovers. I also use it for defrosting. I have been interested in this discussion. I figure I will die from something else before the microwave gets me, but I respect any and all opinions....just don't try to force me into one way or the other. It seems that most articles and websites are based on the Nexus article. Here are some interesting links........
The Hidden Hazards of Microwave Cooking http://www.nexusmagazine.com//microwave.html
Eating Microwaved Food Is like eating Nuclear Waste!
http://www.newage.com.au/library/microwave.html
The Dangers of Eating Microwaved Food http://www.indigosun.com/august99/Microwave.htm
MICROWAVE COOKING is Killing You!
http://health.microworld.com/html/microwave.html