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by calibraxis 5138 days ago
Here is the open-letter response from these so-called "terrorists" (or might they be communists? Perhaps even secret muslim conspiracists?): (http://taketheflourback.org/open-letter-to-rothamsted/)

For terrorists who probably can't be reasoned with, they sure are fond of using footnotes.

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From your link:

> We are particularly concerned about ensuring the protection of what is probably the world’s oldest classical grassland experiment. We are appalled that you are jeopardizing the integrity of this scientific inheritance by planting GM wheat metres away from it. We believe your recklessness in planting GM in the adjacent field seriously undermines your institution’s scientific credibility.

Ouch. I have to back up "Take the flour back" on this one. Now the Poor Bullied Scientist looks more like an Incompetent Sorcerer's Apprentice.