Re: seeds of genetic change

Amy Knutson (aknutson@peak.org)
Thu, 6 Aug 1998 08:59:55 -0700 (PDT)

Mars is a family-owned company who's reputation is pretty ethical as far
as large companies go. They use Dr. John Todd's living machines to process
waste in their factories. So I would be surprised if they jumped on the GE
bandwagon.
-Amy K.

On Wed, 5 Aug 1998, Maroc wrote:

> Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 20:59:07 +0000
> From: Maroc <maroc@islandnet.com>
> To: sanet-mg@shasta.ces.ncsu.edu
> Subject: seeds of genetic change
>
> With Seeds of Change now owned by Mars Inc. does that mean that in the
> future they may consider genetically modified seed to be a legitimate
> product to distribute? Genetically modified seed can be open pollinated,
> unless, of course, Monsanto arrives with the Terminator. You don't suppose
> M&M could be short for Mars & Monsanto do you?
>
> This fast developing GMO issue makes me feel as if I'm living in a old time
> melodrama. I'm one of the people tird to the railway tracks, the speeding
> train is getting very close, and the only available heroes, the
> politicians, are standing around talking to the guy in the black cape about
> the wonders of railway travel.
>
> I'm saving all the seed possible this year but I'm still feeling trapped in
> what few processed foods I have to buy.
>
> Don Maroc
>
>
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