Some, those who knew the issues, were there to honestly protest Monsanto. The Raging Grannies were there and you know when they show up it's serious business. : )
Still, I'm sure quite a few were only there to be part of a happening, like the young chain smoking girl carrying the skull placard, or the guy peace-signing me with a plastic Evian bottle in one hand.
Monsanto is a huge company involved in the making of fertilizer chemicals, seed production (particularly genetically modified alfalfa which Monsanto lawyers vehemently protect), and (according to some protest posters) chemical weapons.
News Links:
- CBC... Protesters march against GMO giant Monsanto in 430 cities
- CTV... Calgarians gather for 'March Against Monsanto
- Calgary Herald... Demonstrators rally against Monsanto in global anti-GMO protest
- Monsanto Has Sued Hundreds of Small Farmers, Heads to the Supreme Court - inhabitat
- Organic Farmers Sue Monsanto Over GMO Seed - Food Matters
- Monsanto Bullies Small Farmers Over Planting Harvested GMO Seeds - CorpWatch
- Monsanto Lawsuits Pile Up As American Farmers Demand Rights - Mother Earth News
Video:
- March Against Monsanto - Seattle
- March Against Monsanto - Calgary - Wil Tetz
- March Against Monsanto - HUMANity21century
- Monsanto The Plan For Your Extinction - TheTruthSeeker
- Millions March Against Monsanto - lymeguy1
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