Dear Sharon, Erica, Ryan, and Russell,I have been carrying around your essays in my purse for three weeks now. I printed them out, stapled them together and tucked them in next to the notebook I carry with me at all times. Somehow, in the context of the debate around genetically engineered food, this seems highly appropriate, so I’d like to take a moment to address what struck me about each of your pieces. As you note in your piece, Monsanto does indeed have heavy lobbying power, but our country was founded in resistance to tyranny. Before I know it, she will be in your shoes, setting off for middle school, high school, and (yikes) college.