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To: Grainne who wrote (38393)	5/20/1999 10:09:00 PM
From: Ish	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 108807

<<Del, were you aware of this story about genetically engineered corn and butterflies dying? When I was in Ireland there were protests because they do not want any genetically engineered food over there, or in England, for that matter. In fact, there is talk of banning U.S. food imports.>> 'scuze me but every thing you eat is genetically engineered.

To: Grainne who wrote (38393)	5/21/1999 2:24:00 AM
From: Krowbar	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108807

Hi Christine. Isn't Ireland where thousands died from the potato famine that happened long before pesticides and genetic engineering were used? I believe that the famine could have been averted with the proper use of pesticides. I agree with the article that more study is needed before this corn is widely used. I also think that the BT modified corn will end up being a better solution than pesticide spraying. We need to have some kind of insect control in order to feed the masses. Del