Posted on 09/23/2013 5:34:19 AM PDT by Kaslin
It is not a left wing idea to want teal food that does not have fake DNA to replicate it with less nutrients in the offspring and a patent on seeds that blow on your land!
I agree. I’m no fan of Monsanto or GMO food.
Ever seen “Indian” corn. It bears little resemblance to the corn we eat today. Same for potatoes, grain, & livestock. They are all healthier, more productive products than they were 200 years ago, primarily because of genetics.
Everything you eat, use, & own is made by a private company. Many products are dangerous to your health if used improperly or excessively. Our houses are full of them. So, what is the big deal with genetic manipulation when there is no proof of any inherent dangers?
If I have any concern, it is with the so-called gov’t watchdogs who are too busy measuring cow flatulence or accepting “campaign contributions” to properly police our food industry.
I'm not nearly so concerned about the morality of private companies that have EVERYTHING to lose from developing a harmful, failed product vs. gov’t employees who can't even be fired for committing felonies. Nowadays, gov't involvement is more often the catalyst for corruption, mismanagement & failure, not the deterrent.
This sounds awfully like the anti-fracking nonsense.
Obesity is due to cable and video games. Turn those off and go do something else.
Create your own adventure rather watching someone else have fun.
Sorry, this is one so called “leftist” cause that I am 100 percent behind.
...and the why?
Monsanto must be held responsible.
For what?
NO GMO’s
I don’t think I would have an issue if that NO GMO’s included yourself and left open for others to make up their own minds.
Read more: http://science.time.com/2013/05/07/beepocalypse-redux-honey-bees-are-still-dying-and-we-still-dont-know-why/#ixzz2firnU3Jz
In this case it’s still the leftists that support crony capitalism. It always is.
A voice of reason instead of the usual hysteria borne of ignorance. bttt
The left is astro-turf... These kids are being paid by some fat cat leftist who benefits financially.
Back when I was a low-info person on this subject I would have swallowed an article like this hook, line and sinker. Invest the time and get yourself informed so you won’t be played for a sucker. There’s lots of info out there, get it while you can. Having the knee-jerk reaction to support Monsanto because it’s mostly people who lean left that are sounding the alarm is ignorant. Monsanto is absolutely sinister.
One of my tasks today is getting my heirloom seeds harvested. I want to be able to feed my family year after year.
Stalin would have loved Monsanto, it would have given him control he never had with the Collective Farms.
Exactly. The dirty little secret of GMO is that many strains are altered ONLY so they can be patented. No real change in production or growth patterns.
Control is the key.
Monsanto is a corrupt, bullying firm that has bought off dozens of elected representatives in order to help force small family farms out of business. They want the land and don't want the competition. They regularly sue these farms for "illegally using Monsanto crops".
GMO pollen blows from Monsanto crops and pollinates the family farm's crops. Monsanto does genetic testing to prove that their product has been incorporated into the family farm's crops and wins, driving many farms into bankruptcy. Their ability to do is supported by laws passed by corrupt officials.
It is becoming very difficult to avoid their GMO food as labels do not required GMO information. I prefers God's genetic structure in my food and should have the choice regarding what I eat.
Conservatives support people who want to grow their own food and drink raw milk. We have all read about the FDA SWAT attacks on these people and their families. The FedGov is in bed with Monsanto big time. It's time to knock down their house of cards.
Their record speaks for itself. Everything I need to know about Monsanto I have learned from their history and business practices.
Just to give you an idea of how ridiculous Monsanto is, they think they own your corn if their pollen spreads to your corn. How exactly do you contain pollen? Newsflash! YOU CANT and they know this!
They knew about the dangers of PCB’s and they covered it up. They have a history of lies and refusing to take ownership of their mistakes. PCB’s, Dioxin, frankenfood, the list goes on.
You admit your ignorance when you seemingly can’t tell the difference between hybridization and gene splicing. Hybrids are created everyday in nature. Gene spliced mutants are not. Knee-jerk nay-saying is not a cogent argument. Neither is ignorance.
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