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In reply to the discussion: Let's Be Clear. Hillary Does Support Monsanto & GMO's [View all]A Little Weird
(1,754 posts)27. In my opinion the Round Up issue is the biggest problem with GMOs
Based on what I've read and conversations with entomologists in my area, I'm convinced that the rise in Round Up ready ag crops is the leading cause (but probably not the only cause) in the decline of native pollinators. I know a lot of people, even on the left, don't really care about this or about biodiversity in general but it is important to me and to many others.
Another concern is terminator seeds that can't be saved from year to year. This puts poor farmers in perpetual debt to the big ag companies.
Products should be labelled. Regardless of the reason one has concerns about GMOs, they should have the right to "vote with their wallet" and not support GMOs.
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There's a people-based reason - we want to know! In Europe they do it, why not here?
reformist2
Nov 2015
#99
I'm largely pro-GMO but I don't think there's a legitimate reason to block labelling
Recursion
Nov 2015
#107
When you can convince organic food companies to label mutation bred plants as MBOs...
HuckleB
Nov 2015
#112
I'm amazed that we actually have people here against labeling - speechless, really.
reformist2
Nov 2015
#127
I do get the argument: it's like requiring hydric acid to be labeled in food.
Recursion
Nov 2015
#129
Perhaps it's because the pro-label movement is really just a marketing campaign for other companies.
HuckleB
Nov 2015
#132
Roundup is less toxic and more effective than many of the herbicides it displaced.
Nailzberg
Nov 2015
#88
Until that "science" cuts into the bottom line of her benefactors, Multinational Corporations.
99Forever
Oct 2015
#17
GMO's use increased amounts of pesticides and they are killing more than pests...
tecelote
Oct 2015
#23
Roundup has EVERYTHING to do with GMOs. Real Science. Not pseudo-science by Monsanto Propaganists.
Lean
Oct 2015
#32
I believe Hillary deserves a pass on this. Her position has obviously "evolved" on this
Victor_c3
Oct 2015
#48
I am sensing a pattern on DU. Science being denied in food production and in polling...coincidence?
Fred Sanders
Oct 2015
#51
I am not an expert.....but some are...see post # 54. There is a place for GMO's, under regulation,
Fred Sanders
Oct 2015
#62
Dow & Monsanto have also given million$ to the Clinton Foundation, acc to their records.
RiverLover
Oct 2015
#63
DU attacks on Clinton and the Clinton Foundation are likely to be repeated by the GOP come May.
Fred Sanders
Oct 2015
#67
Interesting twists here on the GOP anti-science message to support the Corporate Oligarchs
Armstead
Nov 2015
#97