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On Thu, 23 Jul 2015 10:34:41 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 >
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> On Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 7:17:34 AM UTC-10, sf wrote:
> > On Thu, 23 Jul 2015 00:35:49 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 <>
> > wrote:
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> > The main objection to GMO plants is the use of the main chemical in
> > Roundup. I think a lot of latecomers to the bandwagon have either
> > lost touch with that or never knew it in the first place.
> >

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> Roundup works by interfering with the process of photosynthesis in plants. I don't think roundup is much of a problem health-wise. Its benefits to mankind has been great. Agent Orange it ain't. Even DDT has saved countless lives. In the end, you have to weigh the benefits against the problems. This groups likes to see only problems. I think the whole world is turning fearful.


The main chemical in Roundup is glyphosate. Look up glyphosate
poisoning.

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