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In reply to the discussion: Neil deGrasse Tyson Tells GMO Critics to "Chill Out" [View all]Erich Bloodaxe BSN
(14,733 posts)I'd say that's up to the individual. Just like when I used to have an investment portfolio, and I had to specify my 'risk aversion', each individual should be able to decide upon their own risk aversion. Which is why I'm for labeling, just like I'm for vegetarian labeling, or kosher labeling. I'm not calling for a ban, although I wouldn't be terribly upset if 'Roundup Ready' seed was banned. And, in fact, I suspect certain types of GM will be very helpful in dealing with climate change resistant crops.
As to the 'in part because very few people are making the assumption...' To me, that's what every person who unequivocally says 'they're safe' is saying. I'd say there are very few people out there, if any, on the 'they're safe' side who will even admit to the nuance of 'as far as we know, with the types of studies we have performed'. No, it's just 'They're safe' and 'All of you protesters are anti-science and just like anti-vaxxers or creationists' and are 'fearmongering'.