Nina Federoff advises the Secretary of State on matters of science. She advised Condolezza Rice and now advises Hillary Clinton. As a member of the scientific community, her opinions influence many of the policy positions taken by the empire. Bear in mind that she was trained as a plant specialist, and now is making statements concerning how the planet cannot sustain the human population. This is purely her opinion, since the facts concering the density of human population do not support her claims. Even as a plant specialist, she had no problems with genetically modified foods. Those of you who are farmers and ranchers know the potential danger of modified foods versus natural breeding. Although over the years many of the foods have been modified, the ability to modify them now is beyond any process that would occur naturally.Presently the use of hybrids which are controlled by agricultural corporations has moved many of the heirloom varieties out of the market. It is hard to find heirloom seeds and plants anymore.

She is a danger. Combine her views on modified foods with her beliefs on how the world is overpopulated, and they produce a dangerous postion. From her views, it is only a short step to where no wrong is seen in starving many people with modified foods. (She is also a board member of Sigma-Aldrich, which is a chemical company that firmly believes in better living through better chemistry)

With people like her serving as the scientific adviser, is it any wonder that the empire is seeking to force Iraqi farmers to purchase and use hybrid seeds which they can only obtain from the companies that have the patent? Such policies are not good for the South or the world. Is it any wonder that in the Monsanto Bill (aka-Food Safety and Modernisation Act-HR 875) that could threaten the organic farming operations in the nation. (Here are some  videos that addresses the concern a second video here). Monsanto, Cargil, Tyson and other agribusiness giants are pushing such bills.

If you care about food, the myth of overpopulation, and psuedo science, then you will be concerned about Nina Ferderoff. If you do not care about the food you eat, government policies on overpopulation, and the oppressive policies of agribusiness giants then you can go back to living in ignorance.

Free Texas!

J Murrah

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