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Peter L Borst <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:03:01 -0400
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Dear friends

The whole natural vs artificial dichotomy is an endless loop. However, having been in that loop for 60 years, I can say confidently that a fresh apple is more natural than a plastic jug of soda pop. There is no point in trying to draw a line in the sand, it's a continuum in any case. Some things feel more natural and some feel more artificial. Letting natural selection act on bees can't help but be a good thing for the surviving bees. Not feeding a starving hive may more natural, as well, but I would feel like a skinflint if I was unwilling to kick in $10 to save a hive of bees.

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