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In reply to the discussion: Holy shit. Some facts about the loss in Washington to label GMOs [View all]HuckleB
(35,773 posts)48. The Pointless GMO Label
http://oregongreen.wordpress.com/2013/10/28/the-pointless-gmo-label/
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However I ask, What is the purpose of a label and why should we mandate labeling?
The purpose of a label on food is to inform. To inform about nutritional value, ingredients or allergy warnings. GMOs have nothing to do with any of those. A GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) is a product of biotechnology.
Biotechnology is a method of planting breeding just like hybridization or altering plant genes with radiation. Ever since Gregor Mendel crossbred peas we have been genetically modifying plants just using different methods. Read: Genetic engineering vs. natural breeding: Whats the difference?
Biotechnology itself has been around for 30 years. Thousands of studies have been conducted on the safety consuming products of biotech. The consensus says they are safe. Read: 2000+ Reasons Why GMOs Are Safe To Eat And Environmentally Sustainable.
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"...
However I ask, What is the purpose of a label and why should we mandate labeling?
The purpose of a label on food is to inform. To inform about nutritional value, ingredients or allergy warnings. GMOs have nothing to do with any of those. A GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) is a product of biotechnology.
Biotechnology is a method of planting breeding just like hybridization or altering plant genes with radiation. Ever since Gregor Mendel crossbred peas we have been genetically modifying plants just using different methods. Read: Genetic engineering vs. natural breeding: Whats the difference?
Biotechnology itself has been around for 30 years. Thousands of studies have been conducted on the safety consuming products of biotech. The consensus says they are safe. Read: 2000+ Reasons Why GMOs Are Safe To Eat And Environmentally Sustainable.
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One thing the consumer can do is to buy only LABELED NGMO foods if possible. nt
kelliekat44
Nov 2013
#72
I'm in Portland, Oregon and saw a lot of anti-label ads (aimed at the Vancouver, WA market)
Arugula Latte
Nov 2013
#9
Well, I think it basically is, but they were inundated with political spending from the bad side.
Arugula Latte
Nov 2013
#23
Not to mention than many democratic voters sat on their ass during this off year election.
gopiscrap
Nov 2013
#76
It makes me wonder why agribusiness is fighting so hard to be against labeling GMOs.
Vashta Nerada
Nov 2013
#18
Probably because the labeling would imply there may be something dangerous about them...
eqfan592
Nov 2013
#20
What then, do you believe is the reason agribusiness is fighting so vociferously against simple labe
LanternWaste
Nov 2013
#61
Although it wouldn't surprise me if GMO products weren't good for anyone...
Vashta Nerada
Nov 2013
#24
There have been several studies done, none of which have supported the claim...
eqfan592
Nov 2013
#29
Lawsuits, eg. "VT HOUSE DECIDES GMO LABELING LAWSUIT WORTH THE RISK" by ANDREW STEIN, MAY. 10, 2013
proverbialwisdom
Nov 2013
#65
All else being equal, you're making a bit of a leap that isn't supported by logic
Orrex
Nov 2013
#32
Much like makers of bottled water should label it as non-carbonated, non-sugared, non-colored water
LanternWaste
Nov 2013
#64
Yes-on-522 have not conceded, remain "cautiously optimistic," "liberal" King County votes uncounted.
proverbialwisdom
Nov 2013
#30
Twitter: "...Hundreds of thousands of votes to be counted. More results around 6pm Pacific today."
proverbialwisdom
Nov 2013
#47
And... they have an online disinformation campaign I'm sure. They did when CA was trying to pass it.
cui bono
Nov 2013
#71