I agree. The title is only meant to invite discussion. It's very sad that a company that obviously employs a lot of geneticists would promote their current model of operation. I think your statement, "It's food, not technology" is dead on and should be something that more consumers, if not all should take to heart.
Oh no, not at all. If I can ask though, do you have an idea of how your dad feels about this? I imagine that farmers have a lot to say about the subject, but unfortunately the majority of people are very far removed from the realities of modern agriculture and understand very little about what goes on between farm and table, much less the stuff that happens before crops are even harvested.
I might call him up tomorrow and ask him, because I'm really not sure. I know that he definitely plants the soybeans in question. Soybeans are a great cash crop. If I get a hold of him, I'll be sure to update you. He's a very outspoken guy with a lot of opinions so I'm sure he has something to say.