Same Old Arguments against GMO

Posted by Christine Buske Oct 19, 2006

anti-biotechnology and especially anti- genetic modification of foods. However, what struck me as interesting was the lack of knowledge the average critic has on the topic. Don't get me wrong: criticism is a good thing, it ensures we are careful and make sure products are safe before they go to the market. Nevertheless, instead of making the same arguments over and over again while closing their eyes to new advancements in testing the safety of GM foods, critics should try and stay at least a little more up to date with the efforts the industry is pouring into safety concerns and ethics. Just knowing what "genetically modified foods" really means is one thing, but staying on top of new developments is also necessary if you want to find areas to challenge.

What do you think?