If you put the concerns regarding the possible impact of the BT toxins
and concentrate on the issue of genetic swamping- wouldn't the end
results be the same?
A little while back I heard concerns expressed over whether a farmer
whose crop picks up pollen from genetically altered crops could be held
liable for stealing genes of a patented plant variety- ie theft of
intellectualy property.
On the other hand, I in turn wondered if a small farmer or people trying
to preserve the genetic integrity of heirloom varieties or wild stocks
couldn't in turn claim damages for infringements on their property
rights via genetic contaminants?
And to keep this thread from straying too far off topic there's always
GM fish!
Jeff
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