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  Well, since I majored in biology and philosophy in college, I think I'm capable of following your attempt at an argument, as incoherent and closed-minded as it is. You can't expect anyone to take your argument seriously when you keep repeating the same two quotes from the same two scientists, over and over. On top of that, your precious quotes do not actually address the issues Mr. Philpott raises, or the scientists to which he refers. He is saying that we need to look at our practices, which is eminently sensible given the huge problems with CAFOs and industrial-scale agriculture. (Also, industrial pork can barely be termed "meat;" it bears little resemblance to organic, free-range pork.) Your posts are repetitive, ad hominem, and do not address the complexities raised in the original posts. If I were you I would hesitate to describe someone else as "wander[ing] down the line between illogic, misinformation and intellectual dishonesty." (Also, I'd like to see the line that can meander through three discrete areas!) That's all I have to say to you. May we meet again when you can be less reactionary! Goodbye.On Time for the mainstream media to face the factory farm-swine flu link posted 5 days, 1 hour ago 21 Responses

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  Yes, we've had flu epidemics before this. However, I can't even dignify your line of reasoning with the name of "logic." Just because flu epidemics have existed in the past does NOT mean that CAFOs can't be contributing to new strains of flu virus. In fact, it was probably CAFO-like human dwellings, including poor sanitation, that contributed to the terrible epidemics of the past. (Read a description of Manhattan in the first decades of the 20th century to get an idea of the conditions.) Airplanes and other places where humans are packed in together with recycled air certainly help spread disease, but because they are temporary, they do not make good places for new strains to form. Again, the possibility that CAFOs may be contribuing to new viral strains does not mean that CAFOs are the only potential causes of new strains. Just because we've had epidemics in the past does not rule out the role CAFOs may be playing in new viruses. Please - think before you spew. Thank you.On Time for the mainstream media to face the factory farm-swine flu link posted 1 week ago 21 Responses

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  Um, what about Philpott's references to the science of the matter? This is NOT about people catching swine flu from pigs. It is about CAFOs creating the perfect environment for the development of a virus like this. Read the whole article, folks!On Time for the mainstream media to face the factory farm-swine flu link posted 1 week, 1 day ago 21 Responses

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  Excellent column; thank you for the sanity!On Save us, [insert techno-fix here], you're our only hope! posted 3 weeks, 1 day ago 7 Responses

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  You are too funny, foodprovider. "Flaunt," indeed. Nope, no flaunting, just arguing logically. "You will bash the credability . . ." Nope, just thinking critically. Critical thinking is what I like to use along with my "common sense and faith in God." "GMO technology is a tool given us to use, why not use it?" *sigh* Because, as I've said before, it's based on faulty premises and bad science, and traps farmers in debt. It's also incredibly dangerous to existing plant breeds. I won't argue with you in future, I just thought you might really be open to learning. Boy was I wrong.On Bill Gates reveals support for GMO ag posted 3 weeks, 1 day ago 44 Responses