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Re: Natural Life Magazine #61 - Saving Seed Becomes Illegal


I think that what's at issue here is whether this legislation is the 'thin
edge of the wedge' or not. Personally I find it alarming, having seen what
has happened with herbs over the last few years. The 'Stevia Scandal'
quickly comes to mind, where a pretty well unknown herb was banned and
labelled as 'dangerous', when in fact it's main danger was it's threat to
the artificial sweetener industry.  Once this gene control legislation is
enacted it's fairly simple matter to amend the legislation to include the
home gardener, seed saver organizations and heritage seed banks. Taking
control of gene expression is, IMHO, just another way for corporate
interests to use a sledgehammer as a marketing tool.

Marianne
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