It’s all too funny! What does a Monsanto look like, and can I shoot it if I find one in my garden?
How does genetically altered/sterile seed contaminate my field?
How does the Monsanto identify stolen seed if they refuse to label it?
If the seed contains human DNA, and I eat enough of it, will I turn into a liberal...?
Real life is so boring.....
Great post, the lack of knowledge of science on this thread is stunning.
I don’t think most are arguing Monsanto shouldn’t have a patent on their seeds because of the money and research put into it. If people save seeds from the crop grown with Monsanto seeds, that is illegal. I believe the concern is, if the Monsanto crop cross pollinates with another farmer’s crop using his own seed, that he not be sued for using his seed now with Monsanto’s genetic markers. That’s my understanding of the controversy, but I’d like your take. I’m not trying to argue.
I’d really like to understand this issue. We’ve got enough to be paranoid about now without adding one more worry, if it’s not founded in reality. It’s just frightening to think this company could sue people who accidentally save seeds with some of their modified seeds’ DNA. Perhaps I’ve misunderstood. If so, please enlighten me.