Mine is built in, so it's staying for now, but I don't use it.
Actually, I do use it for two things:
~ heating a cup of water for yeast (31 seconds is perfect temp)
~ heating sugar/water for my hummingbirds 
I really can do both of those things on the stove, but since it's there, I use it.
I use mine constantly.
A friend of mine got rid of hers; she said she did research and decided it was dangerous. I didn't ask her about it because she has some strange ideas about medical issues that I know are wrong. I read research papers and wrote medical copy for the layman for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation and did a newsletter so I am well informed and still read research.
I asked a friend of mine who was brought here from England to work on the first atomic submarine to research it for me. He uses his microwave constantly. He told me it was safe.
However everyone has a right to their opinion and getting rid of a microwave doesn't harm anyone.
I'd love the extra counter space.
Great post, lavendar.
Based on actual science, microwaves don't harm our food, don't magically morph safe food into dangerous fare. The scare tactics used by charlatan websites are nonsense. In fact, microwaves are used in hospitals, labs, and other medical and research offices, and they're perfectly safe. I like having one handy -- it's useful and a time-saver.
@Jezzebel, Yes, "NaturalNews" is a dreadful website.
