More about genetically engineered trees. What a species! (Homo sapiens,
that is.)--Tom, a card-carrying human.
PS-"God gave us the ability to do genetic engineering, so it must be ok to
do genetic engineering." I've actually heard that argument. Of course,
this alleged deity also gave us the ability to conduct nuclear war, pave over
the best farmland in the world, and contaminate the ocean with oil, so all
that must be ok too, right? WRONG!!
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Dear Thomas, April 6, 2010
I am writing you today to give you an update on the campaign to stop
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As you may recall, the USDA is expected to issue their decision this year
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