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In reply to the discussion: Rather than be naive enough to imagine this GMO article would change many minds... [View all]ljm2002
(10,751 posts)43. You say I misunderstood the purpose of the article...
...to which I reply, here is the f***ing Title along with the Subtitle of the article in question:
Core Truths: 10 Common GMO Claims Debunked
Genetically modified organisms have become the worlds most controversial food. But the science is more clear-cut.
Genetically modified organisms have become the worlds most controversial food. But the science is more clear-cut.
I think the author's intent in writing the article is more clear-cut than you are trying to imply here.
Why does crossing species lines cause concerns? Because it bypasses nature's complex web that tends to make these things happen very infrequently (possibly more frequently in lower life forms, but very, very, very rare in higher life forms). Because we don't understand complex systems very well, and the earth's biosystem is a very complex system. We are already seeing macro effects from our industrial activities, effects that we did not foresee 100 years ago (global warming anyone?). So why would we blithely assume that injecting one species' genes into another, just because we can, will not have unexpected consequences? Why not proceed with caution? (Because $$$, that's why).
In any case, yes such an instant injection of dna from one species into another is radical. From the dictionary:
radical
1. of or going to the root or origin; fundamental: a radical difference.
2. thoroughgoing or extreme, especially as regards change from accepted or traditional forms: a radical change in the policy of a company.
1. of or going to the root or origin; fundamental: a radical difference.
2. thoroughgoing or extreme, especially as regards change from accepted or traditional forms: a radical change in the policy of a company.
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Rather than be naive enough to imagine this GMO article would change many minds... [View all]
Silent3
Jul 2014
OP
People buy what they want to buy. They should know what they are being sold.
Bluenorthwest
Jul 2014
#18
it was "republished" when the authors paid a fake vanity journal to publish it WITHOUT peer review
mike_c
Jul 2014
#31
You are chastising prospective responders for pre-emptive responses that are formed without
Squinch
Jul 2014
#2
There should be a choice, for farmers and for consumers. Does democracy frighten you?
Bluenorthwest
Jul 2014
#12
Gee, I missed the part where I claimed you said anything. I was speaking my mind.
Bluenorthwest
Jul 2014
#16
So I should have taken the the very pointed-sound question "Does democracy frighten you?"
Silent3
Jul 2014
#19
I'm not well-educated enough on these issues to ultimately decide which side is right
aint_no_life_nowhere
Jul 2014
#48
Didn't someone just post a link to an article stating GMO foods are less nutritious
justiceischeap
Jul 2014
#63