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kestrel91316

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7. I supported Prop 37 because I wanted labeling of GMOs so the consumer can decide, just like
Wed Nov 7, 2012, 01:34 PM
Nov 2012

labelling trans fats. I have the right to know what I am putting in my body, especially if I have any sort of philosophical issues with such products.

Fear and ignorance has nothing to do with it. I am not personally afraid of GMOs. I do happen to believe that the environmental consequences down the road of using them are going to bite us in the a--.

That's why I want to be able to make an informed decision about whether or not my consumer dollars support Monsanto and the GMO/factory farming complex.

Why are you pleased about 37? JDPriestly Nov 2012 #1
because I'm a biologist... mike_c Nov 2012 #4
Interesting... SoapBox Nov 2012 #6
Labeling leads to heightened awareness by consumers Gormy Cuss Nov 2012 #14
it isn't always about money.... mike_c Nov 2012 #18
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 was referring to the donors, not you. n/t Gormy Cuss Nov 2012 #46
I supported Prop 37 because I wanted labeling of GMOs so the consumer can decide, just like kestrel91316 Nov 2012 #7
I doubt that the issue is going to go away... mike_c Nov 2012 #8
I'm sure you've read more than myself on this, but are you sure? cui bono Nov 2012 #13
it's my profession... mike_c Nov 2012 #16
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
just as an aside... mike_c Nov 2012 #24
They tried to outlaw that sort of labeling. cui bono Nov 2012 #26
just to be clear.... mike_c Nov 2012 #27
The monarch butterfly thing was thrown in as an additional problem. cui bono Nov 2012 #47
Too much hedging. proverbialwisdom Nov 2012 #36
Arpad Pusztai - please google the name and read. proverbialwisdom Nov 2012 #35
And what can you tell us about nutritional values and toxicity levels (comparatively) underseasurveyor Nov 2012 #9
that there is no connection between them, per se.... mike_c Nov 2012 #11
That's basic biology/evolution. underseasurveyor Nov 2012 #17
everything is a "chemical...." mike_c Nov 2012 #19
I've been calling you on this Bt toxin thing all week now mike-c Tumbulu Nov 2012 #29
I've been ignoring you all week because this is Luddite hysteria.... mike_c Nov 2012 #38
Sorry mike_c the EPA fouled this one Tumbulu Nov 2012 #43
:-) underseasurveyor Nov 2012 #45
I think I'll trust the research and studies so far. underseasurveyor Nov 2012 #41
answer.... mike_c Nov 2012 #42
Cool underseasurveyor Nov 2012 #44
What's your take for growth of Bt resistant insects? Are there other options for organic producers? pinto Nov 2012 #20
there are emerging signs of resistance in a few species... mike_c Nov 2012 #23
Thanks. The Nature Biotech piece was interesting, as is the refuge approach it mentions. pinto Nov 2012 #25
For historical purposes these big companies Tumbulu Nov 2012 #30
That's interesting. Someone I know who is getting a PhD from a good university JDPriestly Nov 2012 #31
So You Think We Should be Kept Ignorant of What is In Our Food AndyTiedye Nov 2012 #48
37 going "down in flames" is not a good thing. Personally, I WANT to know what is in my "food". LoisB Nov 2012 #2
yeh, i don't understand why more people don't want to know frylock Nov 2012 #3
it made my morning.... mike_c Nov 2012 #5
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'm really bummed about Prop 34, but at least 3-strikes was reformed petronius Nov 2012 #10
yeah, that's odd.... mike_c Nov 2012 #12
I think one vote (3 strikes) was a simpler call than the other (DP), a more visceral call. pinto Nov 2012 #22
Well I'm very very disappointed about 37 losing, that's awful. Still I imagine Raine Nov 2012 #28
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
Recommended. proverbialwisdom Nov 2012 #34
Statement re: AAAS Board Statement Against Labeling of Genetically Engineered Foods proverbialwisdom Nov 2012 #39
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