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In reply to the discussion: Jeffrey Smith admits GMO labeling was never his goal [View all]NuclearDem
(16,184 posts)9. Actually, that depicts exactly the argument you were making.
It's been pointed out repeatedly that 1) just about every food on the market has been genetically altered in some way, either through selective breeding or more precise gene manipulation and 2) GMO labels for food would either have to be so vague as to be meaningless or so descriptive they go completely beyond anyone's understanding.
"Organic" food makers have been stoking irrational fear of GMOs for years, and now they're trying to cash in on that fear by forcing their competitors to put a worthless label on that does nothing but stigmatize a legitimate scientific field. All of this so you go buy the "organic" industry's overpriced listeriaburgers.
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What fun! Dancing on the graves of the people who want information about their food!
RapSoDee
Jul 2016
#2
OK, that's understandable, they donate to Republicans about 3 times more than Democrats...
Humanist_Activist
Jul 2016
#24
No, I am calling out a belief that anti-science, anti-intellevtual, and
Agnosticsherbet
Aug 2016
#36
I'm a fan of science and also of informed choice. Why are you anti choice?
NightWatcher
Jul 2016
#13
I saw paper plates labeled and some salt both labeled "gluten free". Why aren't they all labeled th
uppityperson
Aug 2016
#54
Because there's nothing more natural than bombarding seeds with ionizing radiation
Major Nikon
Aug 2016
#37
Glyphosate is far less toxic than quite a few other chemicals we have in our foods...
Humanist_Activist
Jul 2016
#21
Glyphosate runoff kills downstream vegetation and aquatic life, needed for the local biosystems.
TheBlackAdder
Aug 2016
#31
So do most other herbicides, many of which are also piscicides. Not sure what your argument is. nt
Humanist_Activist
Aug 2016
#32
Wow, what an "I'm full of it" response. Also, non-Agent Orange based Herbs, breakdown within 48 hrs.
TheBlackAdder
Aug 2016
#35
Defending GMOs on grounds that they are not poisonous is like defending manufacturers who exploit
Attorney in Texas
Jul 2016
#10
Uhm, that's not an issue unique to GMOs, do you oppose all agriculture? n/t
Humanist_Activist
Jul 2016
#22
The GMO Bill that Obama signed is, what Food & Water Watch calls: "Monsanto's Dream Bill"
TheBlackAdder
Aug 2016
#30
Kinda funny how Big-OrganicŪ is blaming GMO for increased cost to organic farmers
Major Nikon
Aug 2016
#52