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DaveJ

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2. This seems like a big deal.

Reply to UnrepentantLiberal (Original post)

Mon Feb 18, 2013, 03:59 PM

Feb 2013

Is this the first time the Monsanto seed issue has gone to the S.C.?

Bowman has a great chance of winning, I think. I understand the Monsanto's case, but few people side with them on this issue. I don't see how they can conceivably claim ownership on all the descendant seeds especially when those seeds develop on others property.

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Bowman v. Monsanto: Is It A Crime to Plant A Seed? [View all] UnrepentantLiberal Feb 2013 OP

I've been following this and really hope Mr. Bowman wins this case. Monsanto is a cancer on agra. monmouth3 Feb 2013 #1

This seems like a big deal. DaveJ Feb 2013 #2

Unless the farmer signed an agreement specifically with Monsanto... tomm2thumbs Feb 2013 #3

If you believed Monsanto, it would be illegal for that child to have children.... Thor_MN Feb 2013 #6

K&R.. thanks. Fuck Monsanto's Evil Innovation. Cha Feb 2013 #4

Maybe the farmers don't see it the way monsanto is calling it their property after they already midnight Feb 2013 #5