Was Jonny Appleseed a bioterroist?

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In summary, Jonny Appleseed is not a bio-terroist and introducing non-native plants can have negative consequences for the indigenous plants of the area.
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Introducing non-native plant to new habits can doom the indigenous of plants of the area. Do you beileve that Jonny Appleseed is a "bio-terroist"?


In general do you beileve that Homosapeins sapeins will eventually doom the world? :biggrin:
 
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...eventually?

http://www.millville.org/Workshops_f/Dich_FOLKLORE/WACKED/story.html is something on the guy I think your talking about.
Now for my real post:

bjon-07 said:
In general do you beileve that Homosapeins sapeins will eventually doom the world?
Eventually? What's all this about Eventually?
We're already destroying the world! Wake up Bjon! Let there be no more talk of eventually, the world will not end in a sudden flash when we're all vaporized by a nuclear holocaust, we're not being attacked by someone in a far off land, it's happening right here, right now!

Eventually is not the question, will people wake up and stop it is the question. We're being conditioned to think that it will happen eventually. That it's not here and not now, do not listen to the corporate-backed media pop culture, they're not counting on you caring, it's not designed to make you care, it's designed to keep you afraid and conforming so the social elite can maintain their class status.

Let there be no more talk of 'eventually' people need to wake up and realize it's happening now, not tomorrow, not next year, not in your grandchildrens life-time. Today. Wake up you lazy slobs.
 
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bjon-07 said:
Introducing non-native plant to new habits can doom the indigenous of plants of the area. Do you beileve that Jonny Appleseed is a "bio-terroist"?

Only if he did it with the intention of destroying indigenous species of the region (and perhaps only if he intended it to harm the people of the region too).

In general do you beileve that Homosapeins sapeins will eventually doom the world?

Doom the world? Probably not. Dramatically alter it? Yes.
 
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I have been thinking of bringing some European flora or fauna and introduce it here and see what happenes next.But I guess all the best stuff was brought here long time ago by settlers.
 
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Smurf said:
We're destroying the world!

we're all vaporized by a nuclear holocaust!

Pfft, I'm on the other side, the side that doesn't believe that crap, not to be rude.
 
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Phobos said:
Doom the world? Probably not. Dramatically alter it? Yes.


People who whine about humanity destroying the environement, etc., etc. its complete bull---well, sort of.

All we can do is alter the environment, by definition we can't destroy it(even if the Earth loses its atmoshpere, all life is gone and its just like the moon with more iron, it still ahs an environment. By definition there will always be an environment). Even if we wipe ourselves out, its not the end of the world(quite literally, its not) and life on Earth will go on in all likelihood, reagardless of whatever damage we cause. Sure we might dramatically alter the path of evolution, but other species have done that before us, we would not be the first, and we will not be the last.
 

1. Was Jonny Appleseed really a bioterrorist?

No, there is no evidence to suggest that Jonny Appleseed, a real-life historical figure, was involved in bioterrorism. He is known for planting apple orchards across the United States, not for any acts of bioterrorism.

2. Why do some people believe Jonny Appleseed was a bioterrorist?

There are some misconceptions and rumors that have led to this belief. Some people may confuse Jonny Appleseed with the fictional character Johnny Appleseed in the novel "The Scarlet Letter" who was portrayed as a negative figure. Others may have misunderstood the process of orchard planting and how it can impact the environment.

3. Did Jonny Appleseed's actions have any negative impacts on the environment?

No, in fact, Jonny Appleseed's actions had a positive impact on the environment. He planted apple trees, which provide food and shelter for animals, prevent erosion, and improve soil quality. He also promoted sustainable farming practices and conservation of natural resources.

4. Could planting apple trees be considered a form of bioterrorism?

No, planting apple trees is not a form of bioterrorism. Bioterrorism involves the deliberate release of harmful biological agents, such as viruses or bacteria, to cause harm and instill fear. Planting apple trees, on the other hand, is a beneficial and natural act.

5. Are there any documented cases of Jonny Appleseed causing harm to others through his actions?

No, there are no documented cases of Jonny Appleseed causing harm to others through his actions. As mentioned before, he is known for planting apple orchards and promoting sustainable farming practices, not for any violent or harmful acts. He is considered a peaceful and influential figure in American history.

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