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Should we Release Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes into the Environment? | |
| The Real News
Offer Upgrade  User ID: 1039785  United States07/31/2010 11:01 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Scientists in the US have managed to genetically engineer a malaria-resistant mosquito. The tremendous event has been hailed as the first of its kind and a breakthrough in the scientific community, but is all the speculation true? Is it a good idea to introduce these genetically engineered mosquitoes into the environment? Now, your first impression is probably yes because scientist claim the mosquitoes could help eliminate malaria throughout the world. Why wouldn't you want to stand for such a cause? This is the type of heated rhetoric used during such a debate. Well, in this particular instance, only the good news has been reported as far as I have witnessed. Every story related to the creation of the genetically engineered mosquito is shed in a positive light. News columnist and scientist all over the world have hailed the find as a cure for malaria; currently bloggers and writers continue to do the same, yet no one has mentioned the possibility of negative side effects/scenarios. Full story, images and video: [link to welcometoafreeworld.blogspot.com]  Always pay attention to what is happening around you. [link to thehalsreport.com] |
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(OP) User ID: 1039785 United States07/31/2010 11:02 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | This is ridiculus! Now I'm finding out they want to replace all the natural salmon with some genetically modified salmon made of 50 some different fish. WoW. Last Edited by The Real News on 07/31/2010 11:02 PM Always pay attention to what is happening around you. [link to thehalsreport.com] |
| czygyny
User ID: 418932 United States07/31/2010 11:09 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I have to say no in this instance. Many decades ago, the screwfly was a horrble pest to livestock, especially sheep. When the manure would become immpacted on their fatty tails, the screwfly wuld lay its eggs on the nasty mess and the maggots would live in the feces. The problem was, they wouldn't stop at the dirtbombs on their butts but would eat into the skin and flesh of the sheep, crippling and often killing them from infection. Scientists raised the screwfly in laboratories, raised no females but all males which they sterilized with radiation. They dumped out millions of flies over problem areas and the screwfly became eradicated in the US. Now they are not just sterilizing with radiation, they want to pollute the genome and its not a wise idea at all.  [link to en.wikipedia.org] Kletos, Eklektos & Pistos |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1053882 United States07/31/2010 11:11 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I have to say no in this instance. Quoting: czygynyMany decades ago, the screwfly was a horrble pest to livestock, especially sheep. When the manure would become immpacted on their fatty tails, the screwfly wuld lay its eggs on the nasty mess and the maggots would live in the feces. The problem was, they wouldn't stop at the dirtbombs on their butts but would eat into the skin and flesh of the sheep, crippling and often killing them from infection. Scientists raised the screwfly in laboratories, raised no females but all males which they sterilized with radiation. They dumped out millions of flies over problem areas and the screwfly became eradicated in the US. Now they are not just sterilizing with radiation, they want to pollute the genome and its not a wise idea at all. [link to en.wikipedia.org] especially sheep |
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(OP) User ID: 1039785 United States07/31/2010 11:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Now they are not just sterilizing with radiation, they want to pollute the genome and its not a wise idea at all. Quoting: czygyny[link to en.wikipedia.org] I agree. Mosquitos were put here for a purpose, I'm guessing it's highly unwise to eradicate them and introduce a genetically modified foreign insect. Always pay attention to what is happening around you. [link to thehalsreport.com] |
| Tali
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(OP) User ID: 1039785 United States07/31/2010 11:16 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | We might have to if corexit/oil is killing them off! Quoting: TaliBut if that were not the case, I truly do not like genetically modified anything... What i think is crazy is that they want to make the genetically modified mosquito resistant to a toxin they can kill the natural mosquitoes with. So, create GE mosquitoes which can handle toxins, then kill the naturals with the toxins by dumping the toxins all over the environment. Always pay attention to what is happening around you. [link to thehalsreport.com] |
| Hades!
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User ID: 942347 United States07/31/2010 11:19 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | CACAPOOPOO  "We don't inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children"--Native-American proverb People were created to be loved while things were created to be used. The reason the world is in chaos is that, things are being loved and people are being used :Treasures122: In Solidarity with Janey [link to i25.photobucket.com] |
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| Tali
User ID: 1054348 United States07/31/2010 11:22 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | We might have to if corexit/oil is killing them off! Quoting: The Real NewsBut if that were not the case, I truly do not like genetically modified anything... What i think is crazy is that they want to make the genetically modified mosquito resistant to a toxin they can kill the natural mosquitoes with. So, create GE mosquitoes which can handle toxins, then kill the naturals with the toxins by dumping the toxins all over the environment. Sounds just like big pharma huh. I've never liked humans playing God.... Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet. ~Colette |
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(OP) User ID: 1039785 United States07/31/2010 11:23 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | KILLER BEE'S. Quoting: Hades!how did killer bee's take over the damn planet? and where did they come from? EXACTLY. FROM CACAPOOPOO LIKE THIS! AHHHH hahaha. This is great, thanks for post. Always pay attention to what is happening around you. [link to thehalsreport.com] |
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(OP) User ID: 1039785 United States07/31/2010 11:24 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | They are insane and I guess they want a N-war, because disturbing the Natural Order of Life is against God and His Creation! Quoting: Anonymous Coward 559130Agree Always pay attention to what is happening around you. [link to thehalsreport.com] |
| zombieintraining
User ID: 979547 United States07/31/2010 11:24 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
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(OP) User ID: 1039785 United States07/31/2010 11:25 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Bad idea. Quoting: zombieintrainingThey will be resistant to malaria, which will find away to mutate into something else, much stronger and more horrible than anything we can imagine! Fully agreed! Always pay attention to what is happening around you. [link to thehalsreport.com] |
| zombieintraining
User ID: 979547 United States07/31/2010 11:28 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Bad idea. Quoting: The Real NewsThey will be resistant to malaria, which will find away to mutate into something else, much stronger and more horrible than anything we can imagine! Fully agreed! Didn't something like that happen with GMO cotton? That it was resistant to the boll weevil, bug some other, even more destructive bug came along to chow down on the plant? |
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(OP) User ID: 1039785 United States07/31/2010 11:30 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Didn't something like that happen with GMO cotton? That it was resistant to the boll weevil, bug some other, even more destructive bug came along to chow down on the plant? Quoting: zombieintrainingI'm not 100% sure but definitely something to look into. Always pay attention to what is happening around you. [link to thehalsreport.com] |
| J.H.F.C. User ID: 889802 United States07/31/2010 11:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1052542  Sweden07/31/2010 11:32 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1052542 Sweden07/31/2010 11:36 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [link to jesus-is-savior.com] check the many articles on this type of insanity. |
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(OP) User ID: 1039785 United States07/31/2010 11:38 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | check the many articles on this type of insanity. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1052542Thanks for the link. Last Edited by The Real News on 07/31/2010 11:38 PM Always pay attention to what is happening around you. [link to thehalsreport.com] |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1052542 Sweden07/31/2010 11:45 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | check the many articles on this type of insanity. Quoting: The Real NewsThanks for the link. Well thank you for your link :D I've added it to my bookmarks on this subject. Here's a link on Transhumanism that is related to this subject you might find interesting: [link to calvaryoxnard.org] |
| czygyny
User ID: 418932 United States07/31/2010 11:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | KILLER BEE'S. Quoting: The Real Newshow did killer bee's take over the damn planet? and where did they come from? EXACTLY. FROM CACAPOOPOO LIKE THIS! AHHHH hahaha. This is great, thanks for post. Killer bees were imported to Brazil from Africa. They produced more honey than European honeybees but their tendency for agression and stinging things to death didn't allow for just replacing one for the other. Some smart folks in South America got the clever idea of crossing the two species to hybridize. An ignorant worker left the little door that allows queens to leave nests. Out she goes, produces a few thousand offspring, more queens and drones, and off they go until they spread far and wide. See what trouble we cause with just simple stupidity? Imagine what we can do with genetic abominations? Kletos, Eklektos & Pistos |
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(OP) User ID: 1039785 United States07/31/2010 11:57 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | KILLER BEE'S. Quoting: czygynyhow did killer bee's take over the damn planet? and where did they come from? EXACTLY. FROM CACAPOOPOO LIKE THIS! AHHHH hahaha. This is great, thanks for post. Killer bees were imported to Brazil from Africa. They produced more honey than European honeybees but their tendency for agression and stinging things to death didn't allow for just replacing one for the other. Some smart folks in South America got the clever idea of crossing the two species to hybridize. An ignorant worker left the little door that allows queens to leave nests. Out she goes, produces a few thousand offspring, more queens and drones, and off they go until they spread far and wide. See what trouble we cause with just simple stupidity? Imagine what we can do with genetic abominations? So true Always pay attention to what is happening around you. [link to thehalsreport.com] |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1053840  Canada08/01/2010 12:04 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
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(OP) User ID: 1039785 United States08/01/2010 12:30 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Maybe....if they are designed to prey on other mosquito's and black flies etc. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1053840That would be fitting. What!! Umm no. Always pay attention to what is happening around you. [link to thehalsreport.com] |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 961432 United States08/01/2010 12:36 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1053840 Canada08/01/2010 12:44 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1052542 Sweden08/01/2010 12:48 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Maybe....if they are designed to prey on other mosquito's and black flies etc. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1053840That would be fitting. What!! Umm no. And why pray tell? You ever see that Hollyweird movie when they GM-engineered some bug to attack some other bug... Then it went feral and started eating people. Mimic. [link to www.imdb.com] there's two more: Mimic 2 [link to www.imdb.com] Mimic: Sentinel [link to www.imdb.com] that's why. |
| Mr Pants
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