The anti-GMO movement is nothing but a pseudoscientific scam.

[eridani]

56. My insulin comes from genetically modified bacteria

But you know what? Sticking the human insulin gene into them isn't the only thing they do. They also slice out a lot of genes controlling key nutrient synthesis pathways, so that the bacteria cannot survive except in a very complex nutrient mix. Wonder why they think it would be a bad idea if these critters ever went wild successfully?

No, the problem isn't the specific technology--it is the end goals of Monsatot's GMO products that matter. I also have no objection to the Golden Rice project. Sure, just cheap vitamin A capsules are pretty effective right now, and you have to have adequate calorie and fat intake to even be able to absorb the beta carotene. Still--

1. If it isn't helping as much as they might wish, it isn't hurting. The carotene levels could conceivably be boosted a lot.
2. They aren't trying to dominate the agricultural sector in poor countries--they work through a non-profit foundation that gives the seeds away.
3. They aren't aiming to ramp up pesticide use
4. Beta carotene genes are already in the leaves of the plant anyway.

These folks are NOT Monsanto.