March Against Monsanto 2014

I love the sign behind me, it says, "What we

love is what we protect," so true. In this 

case it is our families, our liberties, justice

and our beautiful planet.

Today Jeff and I exercised the first amendment by participating in the Dallas branch of the global March Against Monsanto. Dallas had a pretty good turnout. We arrived a bit early and helped make signs while chatting with other marchers. Many, like us, said it was the first time they'd participated in a rally or march. It was touching to see how many parents brought their kids to the march. It makes sense that people with so much invested in the future would be concerned about the issues raised by Monsanto; illness, sterility of future generations, injustice, corruption, food monopoly and pollution. 

We marched from Dallas City Hall to the Farmers Market and back and then listened to speeches. The speakers were quite a cross section of Dallas; young environmentalists, a doctor, an OBGYN, a Libertarian, gardeners, beekeepers and a mom reading her 2nd grade daughter's letter.

If you're not familiar with issues raised by Monsanto, I would encourage you to start by watching Food INC. and Frontline: Seeds of Suicide, both from PBS. Then do your own research! It is worth it to inform yourself. The foods we eat will affect us everyday for the rest of our lives and your food choices shape the world around you in more ways than you will ever know.

One of my favorite signs

Some of the many families marching

Bee people from the Beekeeper's Guild

Making posters.

People beginning to gather