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In reply to the discussion: Neil deGrasse Tyson clarifies his remarks, re: GMOs. [View all]Dems to Win
(2,161 posts)There is good reason to be skeptical of scientific 'progress,' and scientists should be a little bit humble in pushing the next new thing on people. I support the Precautionary Principle.
I support seed savers, organic farmers, and backyard gardeners. I think that "Freedom to Garden" should be recognized as a natural human right, including saving seeds to plant next year without having to write a check to Monsanto. I support Percy Schmeiser.
I saw a cute sticker that said: Eat Organic Food! Or, as your grandparents called it, "Food"
I want future generations to be able to grow and eat the plants that my great grandparents enjoyed.
No, my farmer ancestors did not mix a fish gene into their corn seed. Nature places limits on cross-breeding that GMOs obliterate.
Monsanto, with the full support of the US government, wants every seed planted on this Earth to contain their 'patented' genes so that they receive money every single time. No way will I support their effort, ever.