>>But that argument might not stand up > in court and Berlin could face fines totalling millions of euros if > American multinational Monsanto decides to challenge the prohibition on its seed. Germany should ban Monsanto's GMOs on anti-trust basis. GMO pollen contaminates adjacent heirloom fields and Monsanto has been sueing adjacent farmers for royalties. (www.organicconsumers.org/monlink.cfm www.cropchoice.com/leadstryb50d.html?recid=244 www.commondreams.org/headline/2009/04/14-6) There seems to be evidence GMO soybeans yield up to 20% less than conventional beans. Only Monsanto benefits from this monopoly. I wonder if GMO soybean nectar production is the same as with conventional varieties. If GMO plants have fewer flower (hence lower crop yield), then there would be less nectar/honey, too. >...it will be hard to prove conclusively that > MON 810 damages the environment, which could enable Monsanto to win a court case opposing the ban and potentially expose the government to $7.9-9.2 million in damages. Monsanto should be sued for damages to heirloom/conventional crop genetics instead. Biodiversity is being lost, especially in 3rd world countries. If Monsanto's killer seed eliminated the local varieties, there won't be going back. Waldemar ____________________________________________________________ Be a Certified Nursing Assistant. Get local training today. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2231/fc/BLSrjnxefUMGDZtxZUDLt72NAIP31sqH2KVuPkLpmXQbgiIw5gG60VMLVgk/ *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html