Monsanto fact-sheet

[S. Kritikos]

Folks a nicely put together fact-sheet by the Union of Concerned Scientists:

Eight Ways Monsanto Fails at Sustainable Agriculture
http://www.ucsusa.org/food_and_agriculture/science_and_impacts/impacts_genetic_engineering/eight-ways-monsanto-fails.html

Needless to say but Monsanto and Microsoft go hand in hand:

The Gates Foundation Invests Millions In Monsanto
http://www.care2.com/causes/gates-invests-millions-in-monsanto.html

Regards
S. (Sam) Kritikos

[S. Kritikos]

On Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 12:12 AM, S. Kritikos <foom...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Needless to say but Monsanto and Microsoft go hand in hand:
> The Gates Foundation Invests Millions In Monsanto
> http://www.care2.com/causes/gates-invests-millions-in-monsanto.html

Bill Gates: We Need Genetically Modified Seeds
Gates' yield-increasing claims widely refuted by studies
Thursday, February 23, 2012
http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2012/02/23-2

Short but cogent response to the recent Bill Gates press conference

Regards
S. (Sam) Kritikos

[S. Kritikos]

On Mon, Feb 27, 2012 at 11:15 PM, S. Kritikos <foom...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 12:12 AM, S. Kritikos <foom...@gmail.com> wrote:

Continuing Monsanto saga:

Monsanto ‘Biotechnology Book for Kids’ Caught Brainwashing Children
http://naturalsociety.com/monsanto-biotechnology-book-for-kids-caught-brainwashing-children/

Well documented article on the claims made by the following publication:
http://www.whybiotech.com/resources/Kids-Biotech-Basics-Activity-Book.pdf

Regards
S. (Sam) Kritikos

[Gameli Adzaho]

Are you completely agains genetic modification? Is it possible to make GM open source?

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[S. Kritikos]

On Fri, Mar 23, 2012 at 12:53 AM, Gameli Adzaho <game...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Are you completely agains genetic modification?

We need to keep an open mind for science as a general attitude, but
keep in mind that science is not a neutral thing.

It could be with adequate testing it can be shown that genetic
manipulation is safe, but that will take time

> Is it possible to make GM open source?

I think we should not use 'open source' outside software

There are groups like the one in California who have begun
experimenting so it will be difficult for governments to control it in
general. The only thing we can hope for is to control large
corporations like Monsanto

I recommend the following book:

Seeds of Destruction: The Hidden Agenda of Genetic Manipulation
By William F. Engdahl, PDF 360p
http://uploading.com/files/EAVP4E5L/0973714727.rar.html

Lots of good info on Monsanto, GMO and the Rockefeller family. Science
clearly is not neutral

Regards
S. (Sam) Kritikos

[Gameli Adzaho]

Thanks Sam. I'm also of the opinion that these things (GM) need to be
handled carefully. My point about open source stems from the
observation that economically and intellectually large corporations
have the upper hand. Granted that this matter has wide public
consequences, should GM then be the preserve of governments and
universities?

Maybe open source adopted wholesale may not work in this specific case
(life is involved ), but the philosophy will no doubt influence things
more positively and openly. open source could be useful in other
areas, eg education

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