I may be naive, but this issue of Organic Bytes looks more like Organic Bites to me.
I have inserted above a copy of the top of today’s e-mail from the Organic Consumers Association (OCA). Please note that in the headline we are told that Monsanto and Big Ag are “Trying to Kill You”. While I firmly believe that Monsanto and Big Ag are sickening us, killing many of us, and a major threat to our national and global security, I do not believe that they are “Trying to Kill” us.
Note the first paragraph, “Energy-intensive industrial farming practices that rely on toxic chemicals and genetically engineered crops are not just undermining public health, they’re destroying the planet.” I couldn’t agree more.
“Trying to Kill You” is just untrue. Stating things like this weakens, or kills the credibility of those of us who work toward a healthy and sustainable food system and planet.
What do you bet I will get called a traitor? What do you be I’ll get called worse things? But it won’t kill me.
I am grateful to the OCA and to every other organization and person that works to create a safer and more just life for all.
{ 4 comments… read them below or add one }
Yes, they seem to be trying out the Dr. Mercola method of communicating by inciting fear. He didn’t use to do that; it’s the work of hired professionals, I’m sure. Pretty dumb, I think.
Glad you’re not going along with all the hype ! The Monanto round-up ready varieties of plants (cotton) can help save incredible amounts of water, increased yield and make for better environmental stewardship. Other biotech crops reduced pesticide use, they help reduce soil erosion, water run-off potential, prevent release of greenhouse gasses, decrease tractor fuel use and improve wildlife habitat.
Doc, what happen to locovoreS?
We locavores of Eat Local One Year, are still here. We are quietly eating locally; just not as local. We are not done! Thank you for asking. We just heard recently that Quarter Mile Films is still working with the hours of video that they took of us during 2009. Love to see a film. – Kris