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Trudy
If you think supermarket food is safe
Sat May 5, 2012 10:46am
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Watch this. http://yum.sfstation.com/2012/05/03/the-world-according-to-monsanto/
"The overwhelming influence that this multinational corporation wields over the highest levels of governmental decision-making is unprecedented. And the direct effect that they have on our food supply is unrivaled. The most shocking part is that when GMOs were introduced into our crops in the mid-90s, it was done without any longterm studies regarding the adverse health risks that they pose. Regulation was roundly bypassed–thanks to Monsanto’s tremendous lobbying power–under the pretense that these genetically-modified foods were ‘substantially equivalent’ to their unmodified counterparts, hence they should not be subject to the same overview that governs any sort of food additives. Even more concerning is that they don’t even have to be labeled any differently than their traditionally-grown counterparts, making it impossible for conscientious consumers to make informed decisions when it comes to genetically-engineered produce.

Another absurd aspect of this ‘substantial equivalency’ ruling is that if you wanted to add something as relatively harmless as a new type of food coloring to a product, it would face far more scrutiny than introducing genetically-engineered “Frankenfoods”–now an unavoidable staple of the American diet, even though most other Westernized nations have fought against them for decades.

The mantra of ‘profits over people‘ guiding American Corporatism is never so transparent as it is in the area of large Agribusiness. The following documentary exposes this unsettling truth in exhaustive fashion, traveling around the globe to shine a light on the worldwide dominion over the food supply that Monsanto is successfully amassing. If you find this film as troubling as I did, please help spread the message. It’s only through widespread awareness that we have any prayer of beating back the corporate privatization of our very nourishment.

Watch for yourself:"

  • Hybrid vs Heirloom — kw, Sun May 6 8:47am
    Do the genetic modified crops produce genetic modified seed? A hybrid plant does not produce hybrid seeds, but in one growning season will produce original seeds from the original parent plant. Do gm ... more
    • To answer the question... — Sprout, Sun May 6 10:18am
      Using gm seed increases yield per acre but increased cost, where are you ahead? Simple.. IF the yeild increase is GREATER than the cost increase, you are ahead. IF the yield increase is LESS than the ... more
      • It was a comment about the video. — kw, Sun May 6 4:27pm
        The small cotton farmers in India are going bankrupt. How ya been Sprout?
        • I have no doubt that less efficient farmers — Sprout, Mon May 7 5:22am
          are going to make less money. And if they make less money than it takes to run their business they will go bankrupt. Is this a surprise to anyone? One thing to try is to observe ones competition. If... more
          • All people must make a living wage... — kw, Mon May 7 4:49pm
            ...in order to live comfortably. And they shouldn't have to compete with each other to make a living.
            • One of the challenges of making the voluntary choice of — Sprout, Mon May 7 6:24pm
              running a BUSINESS.... If you want to avoid personal risk, go to work for someone else who takes the personal risk. If you want the POTENTIAL to make MORE, start your own business, but recognize that ... more
              • I don't know Sprout. — kw, Wed May 9 6:44pm
                Maybe you didn't watch the video? The farmers deal with other businesses; and they're putting the small farmers out of business, in the hole. That's not good, ethical business practices, even if the... more
                • There is economy to scale... — Sprout, Thu May 10 5:49am
                  Making a living does not necessarily require a personal risk. RUNNING YOUR OWN BUSINESS does. And that is what a "small farmer" IS doing KW. A small farmer IS running their own business. The smaller... more
                  • Economy of scale? — kw, Thu May 10 7:06pm
                    The small business is not less stable; and a small farmer certainly can't afford risk. The best business practices will be mutually beneficial to all disciplines. When within a year over 600 cotton... more
                    • Yes, the small business is less stable... — Sprout, Fri May 11 5:40am
                      They are less stable BECAUSE they cannot afford the risk. The small business IS a higher risk investment. Thus the higher interst rate. Why would one be so foolish as to EMBARK on a business venture... more
                      • A person who can't afford the risk... — kw, Fri May 11 7:56am
                        ...won't take the risk. If someone can afford to take a risk, they don't need to. The seed company wants success for the small farmer; and the cotton buyer also depends on that success. If the lender ... more
                        • Aparently that is not the case...because aparently — Sprout, Fri May 11 11:37am
                          some several hundreds HAVE chosen to take the risk and failed and committed suicide as a result. The small farmer IS the businessman here. If you can't afford the risk, don't try to start a business. ... more
                          • — kw, Fri May 11 3:08pm
                            Farming is a unpredictable risk between the farmers and mother nature. And every year and every region is different. "The small farmer IS the businessman here." That's a very unusual statement, as... more
  • Could there be a link between ... — Mondo Fuego™ , Sat May 5 12:01pm
    ... GMO and rising obesity problem? GNO and declining Math/Reading/Science ranking? Between GMO and rising stupidity problem in government?
  • FDA Ignored Own Scientists’ Warnings — Trudy, Sat May 5 10:53am
    FDA Ignored Own Scientists’ Warnings About GM Food Safety http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2011/10/06/gmo-food-safety/
    • Take action now — Mondo Fuego™ , Sat May 5 12:31pm
      http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2011/10/31/unlabeled-gm-sweet-corn-arriving-soon/
      • Thanks. Already signed a few of those. — Trudy, Sat May 5 12:39pm
        But since Monsanto runs the FDA I doubt it will matter any more than Obama's question about what matters to people did when the majority said legalize pot.
    • "Genetically Modified" to some has the same impact as... — SES, Sat May 5 11:04am
      "...Nuclear". Genetically Modified? OH NO!!!!!! Nuclear? OH NO!!!!!! To some people, "Genetically Modified" and "Nuclear" conjure up images of fish with three eyes, or cows with two heads, or people... more
      • the problem is — Christopher Blackwell , Sun May 6 6:08pm
        SES, Genetically changed plants would not have to be dnagerous except that we want them to do more than just grow food. Many of these plants produce their own insect poisons, or prevent the plant... more
        • Anther problem — Christopher Blackwell , Mon May 7 6:12pm
          Genetically changed plants that increase production also require increased use of oil based fertilizer,another thing that drives up the price of farming.remember in the third world the small farms... more
      • Did you watch the video? — Ken C, Sat May 5 12:34pm
        I haven't watched that video, but I have seen other news articles documenting the dangers of that stuff. Even if that type of food is proven safe, don't the customers at least have the right to know... more
        • I agree. Frankenfoods is over the top — Trudy, Sat May 5 12:41pm
          but maybe not by much considering the rise in obesity, cancer, diabetes, and early development of adult features in young girls due to the hormones in our meat.
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