Jun 11, 2003, 02:19 PM
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gargouille
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Quote:
Originally posted by JavaFox
God, you guys are missing the point! Do you honestly think that I care all that much about the WTO? Do you think I honestly object to Europe's ban of GM products? No! If you think it's in your best interest and health to not buy GM goods at all, that is your right. It is the fundamentally human right or self-protection. I think there is a need for some code of conduct though -- so I do hope there is some research being done, rather than a blind ban.
The point of this whole thread was to illustrate that, yes, striving for international cooperation is a fine goal, but when your security/health is threatened, international organizations need to be cast aside. This is pretty much the sentiment that has been shared by the Europeans that have posted in this thread so far. "GM foods might be dangerous, it is our right to ban them."
Of course it's your right. But look at Funster's post, which basically says "It's okay for us to disobey the WTO and act in our interest, but it's not okay for the US to shun the UN to act in our interests."
So I get it. Looking out for your own country at the expense of international cooperation is OKAY for nations in Europe, but BAD for the US.
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How many innocent Americans died as a consequence of this "Illegal Trade Embargo"?
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