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Dr. Robert T. Fraley
Monsanto Company
800 N. Lindbergh Blvd,
St. Louis, MO 63167

Dear Dr. Robert T. Fraley,
	Monsanto has become the world’s largest conventional engineered seed company and this poses a major threat to human health and the environment.
	The development and marketing of genetically engineered seeds, as well as aggressive litigation and political lobbying practices, has made your corporation controversial around the world and a primary target of environmental activists.  Monsanto’s Roundup® herbicide, used to grow major crops such as corn, soybeans, and cotton, is toxic to humans, animals, and the environment (Monsanto 2010). Scientific studies show that it causes damage to embryonic, placental, and umbilical cells as well as causing respiratory issues, conjunctivitis, impaired consciousness, skin irritation, and even death (EPA 2010).  A 1998 study on mice concluded that Roundup® is able to cause genetic damage (Cox 2009). In 2009, a study found that glyphosate, the main toxic herbicide in Roundup® reduce’s an organism’s membrane permeability and allows higher cellular uptake and even death among many aquatic animals (Cox 2009). When glyphosate comes into contact with soil, studies show that it rapidly bonds to soil particles and degrades the soil (Cox 2009).  Monsanto needs to raise its awareness for the environment and the health of humans.
Please inform me on what your position is on this current problem and what your plans are for taking action on this matter. Are you currently working on solutions to slow down or stop the sales of genetically modified seeds and herbicides? Have you considered the impact on the environment of human health effects from ingesting GM foods or herbicides? 
I urge you to stop producing genetically engineered seeds and toxic herbicides. The right decision would be to implement more environmentally friendly chemicals for your herbicide and distribution of organic seeds. This is an important issue, and I would appreciate a response regarding this matter. 

Sincerely,
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References
Cox, Caroline, 2009. Journal of Pesticide Reform. Retrived on March 16th, 2010 from
 http://www.mindfully.org/Pesticide/Roundup-Glyphosate-Factsheet-Cox.htm.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 2010. Integrated Risk Information System;
 Glyphosate. Retrived on March 16th, 2010 from http://www.epa.gov/iris/subst/0057.htm.

Monsanto, 2010. Seeds and Traits. Retrieved on March 16th, 2010 from
 http://www.monsanto.com/products/seeds_traits.asp.