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Comment author: Duke 20 May 2011 05:48:59AM *  1 point [-]

The claim that "the purpose of GMOs is so Monsanto can have a plant they own.." is false. One tiny aspect of GMOs which objectors constantly harp on is Monsanto's business model.

Comment author: rysade 21 May 2011 02:01:26AM 1 point [-]

Considering David Gerard has a very upvoted comment, I'd be interested in hearing more about your objections to his comment.

Comment author: Duke 22 May 2011 01:08:50AM 1 point [-]

GMO tech is used for a broad set of purposes and on a broad set of organisms. Monsanto uses GMO tech for specific purposes (firstly, to profit) on specific organisms. I don't see why this is a big problem for GMO tech even if there is an ethical breach by Monsanto.

Comment author: rysade 22 May 2011 08:53:17PM 1 point [-]

Sorry, it was my crime against specificity that led to this, but what is your reason for rejecting the statement

the purpose of GMOs is so Monsanto can have a plant they own.

as false?

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