For the sake of full disclosure, let me state up front that I supported California Proposition 37 which would have mandated labeling of genetically modified foods that we buy, I try to eat organic foods whenever possible (restaurants are sadly behind on this one so some GMO slips into my body), and I am not the biggest fan of Monsanto or their practices. With that said, I came close to feeling sympathetic to them. Close. Then I came to my senses. The moment of weakness came in a story I was reading on RT.com that discussed the “seed oligarchy” that they’ve created for themselves in the parts of the world…

One of the things that Americans take pride in is the way that the country and its people are technologically advanced when compared to the rest of the world. Many of us have smartphones, tablets, computers, cars, and other advanced gadgets and gizmos that keep us occupied and often informed. This does not, however, translate very well in the political arena. A year ago, most would have thought that there was no way that California could possibly vote against Proposition 37. In a state that is generally so liberal and whose people strongly condone healthy eating habits, it wouldn’t be possible…

There is a lot of politics, money, and science behind both sides of Prop 37. The California proposition to require mandatory labeling of genetically engineered food is drawing nationwide attention; if passed, it will be the first of its kind and could spark similar propositions around the country. We’re less interested in the politics, money, or science surrounding it, but one thing that did draw our interest was the claim by Prison Planet that Monsanto used the US Food and Drug Administration logo on a quote that was fabricated. As they point out, this is against the law in one way or another – either…