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Shows that to the extractive/colonial mindset, not much if any difference between lands 'out there' and DNA ' in here'. Good to know of Native BioData and their good works.

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About that 2004 Havasupai case that settled in 2010, if I'm not mistaken the fine was a slap on the wrist, like $10,000. Not a deterrent to the bad conduct, especially considering the enormous monetary value they gained. Inviting repeat offenses.

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Yup… legal penalties as a cost of doing business...

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TLH, i found your wordpress site and bookmarked it! Already looked at some good articles. Then saw mention of blue handbooks. Here's my site, doing writings/small press publishing for 20+ years, www.allbook-books.com "

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Peter, when I first heard of this in 2003, it was in the documentary The Leech and The Earthworm.

I wrote a review:

http://www.ipcb.org/publications/video/files/revp2.html

Outraged but not surprised... glad to read an update

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I know Debra Harry but didn't know this film. I would have linked to your article had I known!

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It was a long time ago Peter. But we have to stay vigilant.

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Shows that to the extractive/colonial mindset, not much if any difference between lands 'out there' and DNA ' in here'. Good to know of Native BioData and their good works.

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