A battle of values between organic growers and hi tech agriculture will
eventually surface in nearly every state.

The irony is that the fear of genetically altered crops motivates more
people to choose organic produce. These political battles can
potentially increase the market niche for organically grown produce.

To create zones where genetically engineered crops aren't allowed is a
positive and safe step and should not be seen as a threat to the future
of hi tech agriculture. In fact, Monsanto and other high tech growers
should welcome such measures that can demonstrate their objective view
of the big picture - including the need to give society ways to protect
themselves from potential harm.

What should be a greater concern is some ill-motivated techy like
hackers and terrorists who may create a genetically modified weed that
will invade and destroy major crops and wildlands around the world. A
super-weed that can laugh at Roundup and outgrow the most invasive
weeds we see today. Maybe this type of super-weed will be designed and
released by accident, while attempting to create bountiful crops for
human consumption?

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Ergonica: Talk about weeds - www.ergonica.com