>>>Nonsense. "Advancements" like terminator gene technology would
>>>greatly intensify capitalists' control of the food chain.
>>>
>>>Carl
>>>
>>
>>Yes. And terminator gene aside, the continual contamination of
>>non-GM fields with GM crops:brings up the question of control.
>>Check out this lawsuit in Saskatchewan, Canada:
>
>So what are we opposed to? GM itself, or capitalist pig control of
>the food supply? Why not call for liberating science from the
>clutches of capital, instead of denouncing the technology itself?
Personally I am not against genetic modification per se, but my impression is that companies like Monsanto are simply forging ahead because they see dollar signs without giving the public a chance to weigh in on the potential risks and benefits. I guess that means we really need to eliminate capitalism, but since that is unlikely, it seems reasonable for the public to oppose GM crops until it is satisfied that they are safe.
Brett
Brett