Category Archives: Richard D. Hartwell

A Prose/Poem/Essay by Richard D. Hartwell I write poetry, some of it good, but when I started to compose verse about the impact of Dow, Monsanto and my government on Vietnam, I cried. I just couldn’t put into poetic from … Continue reading →

From the desk of Richard D. Hartwell Mr. Jim Sampsel must be the Department of Veterans Affair’s (and Monsanto’s and Dow’s, etc.) best “spin doctor” around! Not only does he conclude: that the “vast majority” of accumulated science is all … Continue reading →

A Poem by Richard D. Hartwell Monsanto’s – “Sustainable Agriculture” through “Product Stewardship” by “Ensuring Environmental Standards” and “Protecting the Safety of Communities and People” Buoyed up by destructive agents: “Elite seed genetics with cutting-edge traits,” with depleted nutrition and … Continue reading →

A Poem by Richard D. Hartwell Too damaged at birth to survive alone, too innocent to euthanize anonymously; assuming her mismanaged maternity, the mother maintains belief in miracles. Striking a stoical stance, the father hopes it’s not his fault and … Continue reading →

from H.R.6416 – Jeff Miller and Richard Blumenthal Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2016 https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/6416/text Subtitle C—Toxic Exposure SEC. 631. DEFINITIONS. In this subtitle: (1) ARMED FORCES.—The term “Armed Forces” means the United States Army, Navy, Marine … Continue reading →

A Poem by Richard D. Hartwell Yeah, I placed more cards today; in fact, I’m almost out of them. Yeah, those cards, the ones condemningMonsanto’s legacy, the ones I place on Roundup® displays in Costco®, Lowe’s® and Home Depot® every … Continue reading →

A Poem by Richard D. Hartwell I dream of Monsanto’s demise, the roots of its board sucking poison, the leaves of its stockholders shriveled, the petals of its enslaved users fallen away; I dream of the death of its corporate … Continue reading →

A Poem by Richard D. Hartwell Unlike marriage, suicide is consummated when – swamps are free of mosquitoes, birds and butterflies, overnight leaves, fronds and ferns turn brown and fall; bomb craters lie moist and sticky in the noontime sun; … Continue reading →

A Response Essay from Richard D. Hartwell Monsanto is punished by your country and has to pay big fine. I do not understand how they can be allowed to tell your government what to do. This DARK Act is confusing … Continue reading →