Monsanto has genetically modified corn to prevent its herbicide, Roundup, from destroying the corn crop when the Roundup product is applied to kill weeds.
"Indeed, within the scientific community and educated public alike, there is a growing awareness thatRoundup herbicide, and its primary ingredient glyphosate, is actually a broad spectrum biocide, in the etymological sense of the word: "bio" (life) and "cide" (kill) – that is, it broadly, without discrimination kills living things, not just plants. Moreover, it does not rapidly biodegrade as widely claimed, and exceedingly small amounts of this chemical – in concentration ranges found in recently sampled rain, air, groundwater, and human urine samples – have DNA-damaging and cancer cell proliferation stimulating effects." [Reference]
We who consume the Roundup resistant vegetables are also ingesting some glyphosate [poison]. Monsanto consistently lies about the safety of its genetically modified crops. Farmers can increase crop yields thus, increasing their bottom line without regard to consumer safety.
Today's consumer is more sophisticated, and willing to resist Monsanto's efforts to foist its products upon us. Adequate safety testing of genetically modified foods is severely lacking. And strong labeling requirements should be mandated by law.
Presently the consumer has no protections against Monsanto's wrongdoings.
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