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To: Grainne who wrote (95285)	1/30/2005 8:55:18 PM
From: Oeconomicus	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

And you wonder why people think you're a hostile, arrogant witch? I asked a serious question. I've done some research (professionally) into ag pesticide use - the environmental AND economic impacts - and seriously wanted to know what the evidence was that led cos to make the statement in the post I was responding to. Since I didn't know what evidence there might be and had no pre-drawn conclusion on the matter (because I had never looked into that particular question), I was quite open to whatever evidence he might present. But you decided to jump in with a whole bunch of hostile, obnoxious bulls#it, based on your erroneous ASSumptions about my views on the subject. Funny behavior for someone so given to lecturing everyone on being polite. I'll read your article, but I have absolutely no interest in discussing it with you as your bitter, hostile attitude takes all the joy out of learning. I'll also do my own research as I don't trust you to present a balanced picture. Enjoy your bitterness.

To: Grainne who wrote (95285)	1/31/2005 5:59:24 PM
From: Ish	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 108807

<<The is quite a bit of science documenting the fact that GM crops actually require more pesticides, not fewer, than conventional crops.>> Your report mixes up herbicides and pesticides. First for weeds and the second for bugs. The increase in overall pounds of pesticides* applied across the three crops is due mainly to the need to apply more herbicides per acre planted to HT soybeans.* Roundup ready beans don't need any other herbicide and Roundup breaks up more quickly than other bean herbicides therefore doesn't pollute as much.