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What should come first: Morals or Science?

Posted on March 7, 2010 by Christophe Pelletier

In the debate about agriculture and production systems, critics and lobbyists of all sides claim both morals and science in their attempts to gain support of the public opinion.

What do you think more important: morals or science?

Posted in Agriculture, Policies & Politics, Poll | Tagged Agriculture, Lobbyists, Morals, Policies & Politics, Poll, Production Systems, Science

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