National Cartoon on Bt Corn

[Mike Quinn]

Toles
Universal Press Synd.
1999 The Buffalo News

1st Panel:

Man sitting in front of TV showing corn plant.
TV says: "A new genetically engineered form of corn now being planted
extensively in the United States..."

2nd Panel:

Man sitting in front of TV showing large upside-down Monarch falling from sky.
TV says: "... produces a wind-borne pollen that can kill Monarch butterflies."

3rd Panel:

Man sitting in front of TV showing news reporter.
Reporter says: "This is likely to become part of the debate whether
genetically engineered crops can have unforeseen consequences on the
environment."

4th Panel:

Man says: "Didn't you just answer that question?"
TV replies: "Maybe we foresee them and just don't tell anybody."