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[Don Bowen <don.bowen AT earthlink.net>]

At 11/12/2004, you wrote:
> Progress may take a step backwards
> In an article on genetically modified insects, The Christian Science 
> Monitor<http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0429/p13s02-sten.html> suggests that 
> insecticide-resistant honeybees might be created "to protect investment in 
> honeymaking".
>
> Am I alone in thinking that this idea is plain stupid?

It is more than just stupid but it is driven by the same forces than 
brought you Roundup ready Soy Beans.  There are many restrictions on 
insecticide applications when honeybees are around.  It can only be applied 
in windless conditions, at certain times, and all local beekeepers must be 
notified.  IF there was even a smallest excuse that the bees would be 
resistant then they could apply poisons whenever they felt like it.  Just 
as stupid and as bad an idea as most if not all GMOs.



Don Bowen
Awl Knotted Up Woodworking
Valley Center, CA             http://www.braingarage.com