sumisu: yes, the whole GMO thing is extremely disturbing, however when folks ask what can be done we have the answers. Many people might pooh-pooh peak oil out of their ease mentality and never examine any facts. The alarm over GMOs not only takes them out of their comfort zone but also opens them to how they can be part of the solution.
In recent weeks, people have come over and checked out my garden. The first thing that hits them is that most of the soil is covered with clovers and creeping Charlie. When they check out the high organic content of the soil, they begin to realize that they can do the same thing while on a smaller scale. I believe the event that impresses them the most is flipping over one of the compost piles and seeing all the worm holes and casts.
So the sum is greater than the parts. With our knowledge, data base of resources, and our example, it is and will be people like us who will thwart the GMOs. People don't see my garden as some fringe case survivalist stand down, they see it as a serene hobby and part of a healthy lifestyle.
In my experiences, the two surest ways to always have plenty of friends is to have a pick-up truck and to grow lots of produce.
"Keep your state off of my body"
"When in doubt, empty the clip."
