:: meanders ::

:: Outrage or Pathos?

Save the planet, kill the people In Zambia, one of the most wretched nations in the world, people are foraging for roots and berries. The country has been stricken by famine. Luckily, the warehouses in Lusaka are stuffed with sacks of corn. Unluckily, people aren't allowed to eat it. Some of it is genetically modified. It might be dangerous.

An observant market watcher linked this story elsewhere. The Fox, MSNBC, etc "Moral Outrage" shows haven't picked up on this one yet. The issues this story touches are so convoluted, sorting out my own reaction is difficult. One can only wonder who is hiding behind these masks of "saving the planet", be it the agrotechs or enviro-crusaders. I am left for now with simply presenting it to the tiny band of readers of this page, with apologies to those who already saw it before.
Braided Mask of Corn Husks, � John R. Poss / Roma Stock