Monsanto, I read more and more and more in social networks about this "evil" entity...
Well, there's your first problem...
Remember, people posting in 'social networks' don't necessarily have their stuff fact-checked. Those with an axe to grind, or even those just plain ignorant of scientific facts, can put whatever nonsense they want on line, and depending on the forum, nobody will challenge them.
At least here on the jref forums, you'll likely get at least a few knowledgable people responding to 'monsanto=evil' posts.
...and how it is being banned in several countries...
The fact that it (or its products) have been 'banned' does not necessarily make it evil. Heck, the U.S. has anti-pot laws, and most people here think those are foolish too.
... or how it wants to dominate the market...
Ummm.. every company in every industry probably wants to 'dominate the market'.... manufacturers, retailers, drug companies, your local pimp down the street.
Being 'successful' does not necessarily mean that they are doing anything wrong. They could just have a good business model.
...and force people to pay them for using seeds, not FROM them but even if "contaminated by nature", and suing small farmers and etc.
Actually I'm sure Monsanto would love for every farmer to use its seeds. That doesn't mean it's "forcing" them to.
Now, you will occasionally hear claims of "Monsanto sued me just because my fields were contaminated" (or something like that). Keep in mind that:
- Monsanto does pay to have crops removed/replaced if a farmer finds their produce has been 'contaminated' by Monsanto crops in adjacent fields
- When you typically dig a bit more into these cases, you'll find the "poor victim farmer" was often doing things like deliberately replanting seeds, or something like that.
Now, Monsanto isn't a perfect corporation. It just doesn't deserve much of the criticism that it receives.
Now, while I don't like the idea, at all, of eating food that has been "engineered" in a lab...
Why? Do you have any proof that there is any sort of health risk or taste difference?
Genetic engineering, if done right, can be a great boon... farmers can produce more crops on less ground and using less pesticides. It gives both environmental benefits, and can feed more people.
...and worst, subject to patents (I find the concept abominable)...
Why is that so bad?
Monsanto is producing something that has the chance to save farmers money and/or help the environment. Why shouldn't they be able to protect their work?
I do not know much more regarding why people in general is having such a hard time with Monsanto, I mean, from the point of view of conspiracy theories.
Because people are idiots. And they often react with emotion, before all the facts are collected.
Its easy to criticize the "big bad company beating up poor individual X", but often that "poor individual" is actually the one to blame.
