Trying to avoid Monsanto?

[Rosalind]

seedcorn, I give up. First they are right to sue their customer base for IP infringement, then they don't sue after all when it's not good for them, then all the other companies are doing it so it's OK for them to do after all. There is no reason to label GMOs, there is no test for GMOs, GMO-contaminated material gets the same price as non-GMO, then there is labeling (there is in Europe, not in the US), then there IS a test (which is being used to detect IP violations), then non-GMO does receive a premium for being labeled as such. They've not done anything wrong and are a fine upstanding employer, they've not done anything that other companies haven't done, they are terrible but are forced to be terrible by market forces, they are terrible and there isn't anything to be done about it. Everyone's got a right to their own opinion, but I can't even tell what your opinion really is, or even if there are any facts we agree on. Heaven knows there's nothing wrong with changing your mind when you find new information, but crikeys, I can hardly tell what you think from one post to the next.

Like I said a long, long way back--they make crummy business decisions, they pay the piper. I vote with my wallet when it comes to their activities. Going to sign off and enjoy a nice home-grown dinner, and I hope you have a nice evening.

 

[seedcorn]

not sure where some of this is coming from, but.

there is no test for GMOs

yes, there is.

they are right to sue their customer base for IP infringement, then they don't sue after all when it's not good for them

that was your argument that IP should be protected, that Pharm's didn't always sue based on economics, I just pointed out that Monsanto works by the same standard you thought were alright.

They've not done anything wrong and are a fine upstanding employer they are terrible but are forced to be terrible by market forces

Where did I post this? I've pointed out that they do nothing different than other business's including the industry you are employed in and support.

there is in Europe, not in the US

Non-GMO can be labeled. It's the same in Europe as USA, no difference. Europe doesn't label GMO's. so the point is?

I vote with my wallet when it comes to their activities.

We all do, it's only in the drug industry that we don't have that choice since it's controlled by a few--& government protected as well.

Interesting that you will "black ball" Monsanto for certain activities but yet give others (including the company that you work for) free passes. But that is your right as a free American.

you think from one post to the next

I believe if you read my posts I'm consistent. Hold everyone to the same standards, understand what you ask for, understand the argument. Peace.

 

[Nifty]

Hey all. Let's make sure that our comments of opinion do not turn into heated debate or personal attacks.

Please refer to the comments on proper posting tone here: http://www.theeasygarden.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=27378

 

[curly_kate]

Yep, I think we're going to have to agree to disagree.