The article posted below discusses the worst of the worst when it comes to the acceleration of our deteriorating health freedoms, and the extensive corporate and government abuses that have enabled this ongoing process to occur. It is clear that plans exist regarding modification of literally the entire food supply in the US and around the world. This agenda is driven by greed, but masked with altruistic motives. It is hard to believe that such unethical, deceptive, and manipulative actions are not only allowed, but in some cases sanctioned by regulatory agencies in this country.
Monsanto and their tactics of intimidation are a glaring reminder that we as a people must proactively take the wellness of our families into our own hands while we still have the chance. The time is rapidly approaching when genetically pure, natural seeds may become unavailable or even illegal, and small family farms that produce dairy, meat, and other products that are free from harmful additives may be a thing of the past. It is time to return to the days of yesteryear when almost everyone, even city dwellers, had a home garden. Most people today are so used to depending on the local grocery store to feed their families that harvesting homegrown fruits and vegetables, once a common practice, has become a rarity. The practice of passing down gardening knowledge and secrets to children is almost non-existent. Such dependence on corporations to provide our food has only made it easier for them to control and alter the food supply. The consequences to consuming such unnatural foods may not be fully felt for several generations, but the time to oppose such measures and look to alternative sources for our nutritional needs is now.
Monsantos Harvest of Fear
Monsanto already dominates Americas food chain with its genetically modified seeds. Now it has targeted milk production. Just as frightening as the corporations tactics - ruthless legal battles against small farmers - is its decades-long history of toxic contamination.
Gary Rinehart clearly remembers the summer day in 2002 when the stranger walked in and issued his threat. Rinehart was behind the counter of the Square Deal, his old-time country store, as he calls it, on the fading town square of Eagleville, Missouri, a tiny farm community 100 miles north of Kansas City.
The Square Deal is a fixture in Eagleville, a place where farmers and townspeople can go for lightbulbs, greeting cards, hunting gear, ice cream, aspirin, and dozens of other small items without having to drive to a big-box store in Bethany, the county seat, 15 miles down Interstate 35.
Everyone knows Rinehart, who was born and raised in the area and runs one of Eaglevilles few surviving businesses. The stranger came up to the counter and asked for him by name.
Well, thats me, said Rinehart.
As Rinehart would recall, the man began verbally attacking him, saying he had proof that Rinehart had planted Monsantos genetically modified (G.M.) soybeans in violation of the companys patent. Better come clean and settle with Monsanto, Rinehart says the man told him - or face the consequences.
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Thursday, April 10, 2008
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