In response to "Ecological Balance in an Era of Globalization" by Vandana Shiva. To Shiva, " [the] seed is the first link in the food chain. It is also the first step toward freedom in food" (507). Globalization has given way to corporations such as Monsanto, who have made seeding into an monopolized industry and have put small scale farming at risk all around the world. … [Read more...]
Monsanto Must Abide by ‘Harm Principle’
In response to a class discussion we had last Thursday on the corporate social responsibility of Monsanto, one of the world's largest producers of agricultural technology, I would like to argue for the necessary moral accountability of producers, particularly those who are profiting off of our food, water, and other bare necessities. One major cornerstone of capitalism is the … [Read more...]
