Food Inc: The Movie

[BillyTheMountain]

http://broken.takepart.com/foodinc/hungry_for_change.php

Can you tell the truth about Monsanto without breaking the Food Libel Laws? http://veganbits.com/food-inc-review/

I just saw Food Inc, what a great movie, especially if you eat food.

Has anyone else seen it?

Billy

[gohabsgo333]

I've seen it.

And I eat food! It definately is a movie people should watch.

It disgusted me, but it's not gonna stop me from eating any food...

[Catboy]

It was advertised heavily at my work(Whole Foods), so I saw it. It's nothing new to me, but definitely something that most consumers should see. I enjoyed reading Fast Food Nation more and I took more away from it. I eat very healthy, and I know where nearly all my food comes from(with a few exceptions). I wonder if I didn't have such an abundant source for local organics and raw foods at my disposal if I would still go out of my way to get it.

[BillyTheMountain]

Does Whole Foods use soy (genetically modified/owned by Monsanto) or corn (genetically modified/owned by Monsanto)?

Veggie libel laws here:
http://cspinet.org/foodspeak/laws/existlaw.htm

Do they violate free speech?

[johnfoss]

I'm genetically modified too. How do I find out if Monsanto owns me?

Side note: I eat a lot of crap. Someday it's going to catch up with me...

[JJuggle]

Does Whole Foods use soy (genetically modified/owned by Monsanto) or corn (genetically modified/owned by Monsanto)?
The answer, sort of, is here (http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/values/genetically-engineered.php).

[BillyTheMountain]

The Product Verification Program uses a process that combines on-site facility audits, document-based review and DNA testing to verify compliance with the standard at every level of the supply chain, from manufacturing facilities to ingredient suppliers. For a product to be verified and bear the seal, it must undergo a process through which any ingredient at high risk for genetic contamination — soy or corn, for example — has been proven to meet the non-GMO standard through avoidance practices and testing.


Once a product has been approved through the Product Verification Program it can be described as being verified by the Non-GMO Project and/or be labeled with the Non-GMO Project’s compliance seal. Products bearing this seal will begin arriving in our stores late in the fall of 2009.

The answer, sort of, is here (http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/values/genetically-engineered.php).

I like it.

The only problem is that soon there will be no more organic, because bees cross pollinate the organic crops and make them GMO. Then Monsanto tests them, then they sue the farmer for growing THEIR products without buying it from them.

[Safey]

I saw it the other day! It was eye-opening. The way they farmed chickens is just gross...

<- Feeling like going vegetarian now, lol.

[JJuggle]

The only problem is that soon there will be no more organic, because bees cross pollinate the organic crops and make them GMO. Then Monsanto tests them, then they sue the farmer for growing THEIR products without buying it from them.
Is it really GMO if bees, as part of their natural behavior, are cross pollinating otherwise organic crops? Wouldn't it have to be, say, a bee collecting DNA from a frog and then putting it in organic corn for the corn to then be GMO? Maybe the corn would hop or eat flies or something.

[ħǻřрέŗ]

You people eat food? Why?

[JJuggle]

You people eat food? Why?
I can't speak for everyone else, but hippo ass fumes don't provide me much sustenance.

[johnfoss]

Monsanto would sue the bees, but they know where the money is...

[Gilby]

I'm genetically modified too. How do I find out if Monsanto owns me?

You're owned by Monsanto, and a lot of other corporations. There, now you know, as if having the "taxes" taken out of your paycheck wasn't enough evidence for you.

The only problem is that soon there will be no more organic, because bees cross pollinate the organic crops and make them GMO. Then Monsanto tests them, then they sue the farmer for growing THEIR products without buying it from them.
Monsanto should be the one that is sued, for planting, or allowing their seeds to be planted, in close proximity to other people's fields and contaminating their crops.

[ħǻřрέŗ]

I can't speak for everyone else, but hippo ass fumes don't provide me much sustenance.

You must have a very inefficient digestive system if you are unable to survive on those heavy vapors. I pity you...I pity da foo. And when did you last try these fumes? How about giving this diet another go, my friend?

[johnfoss]

Caution: Don't listen to the hippo. While you're standing around sampling his air, he's going to get you with his, uh, dung. Ever seen how a hippo defecates? :eek:

[BillyTheMountain]

Monsanto should be the one that is sued, for planting, or allowing their seeds to be planted, in close proximity to other people's fields and contaminating their crops.

You're right, they're the one responsible for the damages.

But like the movie says, the scales of justice seem to favor whoever puts more money on their side of the scale.