[dionidium]

As with many things, there's a strong form of the argument and a weak form. I wouldn't deny the importance of culture, entirely, but I still don't think Agent Orange has anything to do with the debate about GM crops and at some point individual policies should be debated on their merits.

[cool_dude85]

That surely depends on the specifics. It's perfectly relevant if one side wishes to point out that Monsanto has lied in the past about the safety of its chemicals, or whether the company has prioritized human safety, etc. Obviously, if the point is a technical one about specific GMO crops, it's not relevant. Context, right?