Dear Kevin,
While not pundits, we have, for a number of
years, researched and followed this issue with much interest. There is
neither time...nor bandwidth....on this forum , to pursue a reliable and
rational explanation-in-depth to your observation.
However, if one is, truly, interested in
determining whether or not a genuine "threat" exists, I suggest they do some
direct investigation of the entire secenario surrounding the issue. The most
powerful challenge seems to revolve around the question of whether the
production of GMO organisms---under the present development
methodologies....is or is not a COLLATERAL threat to other biological
systems----and if so, how pronounced is such a threat? We would caution that
in cases threatening rapid and wide-spread dissemination of MODIFIED GENES,
especially ones capable of inflicting irreversible changes.....many, presently
unforseen consequences are likely to follow----some, possibly, of catastrophic
impact. The greatest threat to the world's biological systems.....stemming
from any "headlong" rush into precipitating a distribution of
"super-competing" species, may be the simple fact that humankind may be
incapable of putting Pandora back-into-the-box.
It is troubling to see the majority of public address
concentrating upon the immediate concerns for , primarily, the human food
supply. Our research indicates the possiblity of a much greater threat to
ancillary species and even entire eco-systems.....in cases of untoward
escapes......than presently admitted by the leading-edge advocates of this
technology.
I do not wish to instigate an adversarial
posture....toward anyone----but rather to encourage reasonable reflection on
an issue ( which I believe) is FAR greater in potential consequence than the
elements of present contention.
The great tragedy seems to be that events are being
accelerated, primarily, based upon immediate access to economic gains of the
highest order........regrettably with few safeguards for protecting the
Biosphere.
Sincerely, Brooks
Bradley.
Kevin Nolan wrote:
> I don't like extreme responses to anything unless hard evidence justifies
> it. Are you sure ALL GM foods are dangerous?
>
> Kevin Nolan
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Draper" <jdr...@inav.net>
> To: "silver-list" <silver-list@eskimo.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 10:07 AM
> Subject: CS>GMO ACTION ALERTS
>
> > TWO GENETIC ENGINEERING ACTION ALERTS
> >
> > (1) BIO GOES TO WASHINGTON: TAKE ACTION TODAY
> >
> > The Biotech Industry Organization (BIO), composed of Monsanto, Aventis,
> > Dupont, and other biotech corporations, will meet with House and Senate
> > representatives next week in Washington, D.C., to press an agenda of
> >
> > * more genetically engineered crops,
> > * no mandatory labeling of genetically engineered food, and
> > * government support for opening up foreign markets to these genetic
> > experiments
> >
> > Please urge your Senators and Representative to resist these
> > initiatives. Tell them that you don't want to eat genetically engineered
> > food!
> >
> > Please take action now. To send an email directly to all your
> > representatives, just visit
> >
> > http://www.truefoodnow.org/bin/takeaction.fpl?action_id=121
> >
> > and follow the instructions there. Please be sure to provide your
> > address and zip code so that you can receive a written response to your
> > concerns.
> >
> > Thank you for your support.
> >
> > (2) CONTACT KRAFT FOODS TODAY!
> >
> > Kraft Foods is holding its annual shareholders meeting on Earth Day,
> > Monday, April 22. In concert with that event, thousands of concerned
> > Americans are contacting Kraft Foods to ask the company to remove
> > genetically engineered ingredients from its product line.
> >
> > Please contact Kraft Foods immediately by telephone or email to support
> > this initiative.
> >
> > BY PHONE: You can call Kraft at
> >
> > 1-888-560-4625
> >
> > Simply tell the staff that you would like Kraft Foods to remove
> > genetically engineered ingredients from its product line.
> >
> > BY EMAIL: You can email Kraft Foods directly by visiting
> >
> > http://www.thecampaign.org/kraft-earthday.htm
> >
> > and following the instructions there.
> >
> > Even if you have previously telephoned or sent an email message to Kraft
> > Foods, please telephone again and/or send another email now. Kraft Foods
> > needs to hear from concerned citizens more than once until the company
> > agrees to remove genetically engineered ingredients from its product
> > line.
> >
> > Thanks for your timely action.
> >
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