Obviously (what's the Left problem with GM food?)

John Thornton jthorn16 at home.com
Mon Oct 16 15:13:55 PDT 2000


All bio-scientists do not agree with this statement.


> Left can't be against GM for technical reasons since all bio-scientists
> agree that direct manipulation of genes is far more efficient and reliable
> than the old-fashioned inbreeding for desired traits. they agree, too,
that
> there are absolutely NO differences in nutritive value of GM food over any
> other agricultural methods.
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I would like to see unbiased empiracle evidence for this.


> on balance, GM foods offer the third world better food sources than
> formerly, if the GM providers can get the food to the people who need it.
>
It's untested, possible harmful, and against the wishes of the majority of consumers.


> so what's the beef? because GM undermines traditional farming methods and
> its "workers"? because successful GM food might favor capitalist
production
> methods that might undermine the interests of its adversaries?
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