> There has been a lot of discussion about GE on this list. There has been not
> only discussions about no GE in organics, but also no GE at all period. I think
> people should be aware that GE benefits many individuals that each and every
> one might not think about.
Fair enough. Although I have not seen anybody suggest that fermentation
technology was a concern. All the conversation I have seen has been
over agricultural crops.
> The issue is no GE under any cirmstances!!! I think people should be aware
> that there are benefits to GE and insulin was one of the first.
Okay. I don't suppose you adhere to the idea that the "western" diet is
the cause of most diabetes then?
> > It is not reasonable to grant "rights" to a technology.
>
> Why not? Don't you have rights to your home and property?
Yes. I have the rights. My house doesn't have rights. The technology
does not have rights either. I think this was just a word placement
misunderstanding.
> I don't think someone should be able
> to come into my house without asking and take something I have worked hard for.
I agree with you. And because, as you pointed out, the organisms are
jealously guarded and the glop is sterilized before being disposed of, I
am happy about fermentation technology because the technology is being
kept in its place. I am confident that I will not be finding it in my
refrigerator any time soon.
Should someone be allowed to work hard to produce a compound previously
not found in nature and then use it in such a way that traces of it can
be found in my bodily tissues? Do I have the right to not be subject to
that kind of intrusion?
Loren
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