[John Valentine]

The difference with us as conservatives is that we don’t push our choices onto others and we don’t demand government actions that require others to do what we do. I prefer to grow and preserve as much of our food as possible, so another reason I dislike certain companies that make GM foods is that I can’t save seeds like I do with my heirlooms.

Is it possible that you don't see your own hypocrisy here?

You say that you are a conservative and you don't push your choices onto others. Great - I applaud you for that.

But then you say you "dislike certain companies that make GM foods." Why is that?

It's because they have this weird desire to earn back their research and development costs by charging for their products. Isn't that you wanting to push your choice, i.e. that Monsanto should operate as a charity instead of a profit making business?

That's what it looks like to me.

[goodwithagun]

If it looks like that to you then you need your eyes checked. I claimed to dislike them, so I therefore avoid purchasing thier products with my hard-earned money. If the company fails due to lack of consumers who dislike thier practices then that is part of capitalism. If the company thrives because consumers prefer thier products then that is also capitalism. These concepts are quite conservative the last I checked. I don’t think Big Gov should make them or prevent them from doing what they do. While I dislike GM I see no reason for Big Gov to require food labeling. I think that the market should also settle that issue.

However, regarding your R&D comment, Monsanto does receive tax dollars from Big Gov. They are moochers. Technically I should be able to make demands of them seeing as how they are using my money.