-Caveat Lector- Forwarded by [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://ThePiedPiper.tripod.com/ Forwarded Message: Raw bigotry among pro-GM academics Originated from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (ngin) Via: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Norfolk Genetic Information Network (ngin) http://members.tripod.com/~ngin --- Good to read the truth for once on Prakash's pro-GM Agbio list and of course it was subsequently shown that Genetic ID's tests were absolutely spot on and those like AVENTIS who had sort to smear and dismiss had to shut up - though not all did! Prof Cummins' references to race are also interesting as it is hard to understand the hate attacks so frequently aimed at GE critical academics like Drs Mae-wan Ho and Vandana Shiva without taking into account some elements of racism and mysogeny. It's an alarming thought that Joe Cummins could be right when he concludes that, "Sadly, the academic society seems to made up, for the most part, of greedy, self serving bigots", but certainly anyone who's tracked the output of the agbio brigade could be forgiven for thinking him entirely justified in that opinion! --- From: AgBioView <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: AGBIOVIEW: "Raw bigotry among pro-GM academics" Subj: Re: AGBIOVIEW: Taco Bell and Genetic ID Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2000 10:39:04 AM Eastern Daylight Time From: "jcummins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> September 21, 2000 Prof. Joe Cummins e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] "Raw bigotry among pro-GM academics" Yesterday the Ag Bio View discussion group included a support of the Cryl 9 GM corn in Taco Bell products even though the product was approved for animal but not human use. The support mainly consisted an attack on the character, spiritual beliefs and moral values of the founder of the Genetic ID company that detected the Cryl 9 product in products sold for human consumption. Not surprisingly, the article failed to mention (actually concealed) the fact that Prof. John Fagan was an outstanding chemistry student at the University of Washington (I taught biology and genetics at that University at that time and was awe struck by his ability). He later was an outstanding graduate student at Cornell and a leading cancer researcher at The National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. His religion and personal philosophy should not be an issue, indeed, the Ag Bio View report was simply hate literature. Recently, I rebuffed a Professor from a major US university for using demeaning racial slurs that effected my family. Such slurs may become the best answer that GM advocates have to evidence that their experiments are dangerous. Finally, Prof. Trewavas ,of Edinburgh, recently proposed that the US Congress should investigate those who oppose GM foods. Unfortunately, an investigation of that type is likely to engage in smears and focus on religion and race. Sadly, the academic society seems to made up, for the most part, of greedy, self serving bigots. ================= quote: "All policymakers must be vigilant to the possibility of research data being manipulated by corporate bodies and of scientific colleagues being seduced by the material charms of industry. Trust is no defence against an aggressively deceptive corporate sector," THE LANCET, April 2000 ============= <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance�not soap-boxing�please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'�with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds�is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html">Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/">ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
