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Monsanto and PCBs

Posted by michael on from the three-eyed-fish dept.

blamanj writes: "While this story isn't about the gadgetry that typically appeals to /.ers, it's worth a look. The Washington Post has acquired documents showing how a Monsanto Corp. PCB plant polluted a small town in Alabama with full knowledge of what it was doing. Their own tests showed that when fish were placed into a local stream, "Their skin would literally slough off." They showed no concern for the residents, only about potential expensive regulations or bad publicity. Why is this relevant? Well, Monsanto is currently one of biggest proponents of GM (genetically modified) foods." Very thorough investigative article about how a corporation reacts when a profitable business line is threatened, or a cautionary tale about wonder technologies, take your pick.

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  1. First Erin Brockovich ps0t! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    Where is she when Alabama needs her?

  2. Re:It's called Ad Hominem by FFFish · · Score: 4, Funny

    Er... are you saying that Kraft Dinner isn't a cold, dark evil?

    You ever read the ingredients list? I'd sooner smoke than eat KD!

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  3. Yay for patents! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    If Monsanto would be allowed more leeway on what they can patent, they wouldn't have to resort to this kind of research! Stop being so anti-intellectual property and start caring about lives, please!

  4. Re:Guilt By Association, don't buy it by dangermouse · · Score: 5, Funny
    ... make the Irish famine look like small potatoes ...

    Um, small potatoes would have been an improvement on the Irish situation. ;)

  5. Equal Time by NMerriam · · Score: 5, Funny

    Before this discussion gets biased, we must present equal time for the Libertarian side of the argument:

    If the people of Anniston simply stopped buying products from Monsanto, then they could use their "market forces" to stop this kind of activity.

    If all we do is ask for "government regulation" then companies will just start producing thier deadly chemicals outside our borders. Then America would lose twice!

    So remember, kids: Trust the market, it is perfect.

    And don't eat the fish.

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  6. So wait a minute by NiftyNews · · Score: 2, Funny

    So wait a minute, this company is being blamed for creating delicious, easy-to-eat skinless fish?

    Seems kinda unjust to me...

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