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In reply to the discussion: just about the only bad result in yesterday's returns was passage of Prop 35.... [View all]mike_c
(36,191 posts)4. because I'm a biologist...
...and have no fear of GMOs or genetic engineering, and just about every proponent of Prop 37 I've spoken with-- including some of my own students-- advances fear and ignorance about genetic engineering as justification for opposing GMOs generally. Prop 37 was an economic attack on a technique that holds great promise for the future.
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mike_c
Nov 2012
OP
Looks dorky, but it's the best GMO whistleblower news aggregating site I've seen.
proverbialwisdom
Nov 2012
#37
Here's a terrific overview of the issues for the nonscientist, you'll agree.
proverbialwisdom
Nov 2012
#40
I supported Prop 37 because I wanted labeling of GMOs so the consumer can decide, just like
kestrel91316
Nov 2012
#7
But even if that is all true, what is the problem with knowing what has been done to your food?
cui bono
Nov 2012
#21
And what can you tell us about nutritional values and toxicity levels (comparatively)
underseasurveyor
Nov 2012
#9
What's your take for growth of Bt resistant insects? Are there other options for organic producers?
pinto
Nov 2012
#20
Thanks. The Nature Biotech piece was interesting, as is the refuge approach it mentions.
pinto
Nov 2012
#25
That's interesting. Someone I know who is getting a PhD from a good university
JDPriestly
Nov 2012
#31
37 going "down in flames" is not a good thing. Personally, I WANT to know what is in my "food".
LoisB
Nov 2012
#2
I'm interested in your take on it but I have to say I really don't like this "ignorance and fear"
cui bono
Nov 2012
#15
I think one vote (3 strikes) was a simpler call than the other (DP), a more visceral call.
pinto
Nov 2012
#22
Best and saddest expert analysis I have encountered on GMOs ever - discovered several days ago.
proverbialwisdom
Nov 2012
#32
Related material here:“No studies to date have experimentally examined the causal relationship btwn"
proverbialwisdom
Nov 2012
#33
Statement re: AAAS Board Statement Against Labeling of Genetically Engineered Foods
proverbialwisdom
Nov 2012
#39