"Bevan Price" wrote in message
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As a scientist, I suspect that most GM plants will be safe and harmless to
the environment, but like all theories, this needs to be verified by
adequate, independent assessment.

However my main suspicion is that the large companies are acting primarily
to boost their own profits,

In the real capitalist world, the *sole* and *only* purpose of a company is
to maximise its profits for its shareholders. Business companies are not in
any sense of the word charitable institutions. You, for one, should object
vehemently if any company in which you might own shares, would fritter
potential profits in charitable excercises. You should wish to donate
privately for such purposes.

rather than to benefit mankind.

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Franz