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59. This fish utilizes fewer resources, so it's less expensive, with a smaller ecological footprint.

Tue Dec 1, 2015, 10:13 AM

Dec 2015

Last edited Thu Dec 3, 2015, 04:13 PM - Edit history (3)

The demonization of this fish is not logical. Why are environmental groups screwing up their message with the constant, baseless attacks on GMOs? It is going to backfire, big time.

http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2015/11/19/456634593/fda-says-genetically-modified-salmon-is-safe-to-eat

A genetically modified salmon is just a fish
http://montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-a-genetically-modified-salmon-is-just-a-fish

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Costco Joins a Host of Retailers Refusing to Sell GMO Salmon [View all] Omaha Steve Nov 2015 OP

Cool geomon666 Nov 2015 #1

It is your right. Proceed, citizen. nt Xipe Totec Nov 2015 #2

Thank you geomon666 Nov 2015 #3

Not that you need my permission, you understand. Xipe Totec Nov 2015 #6

So why point out his rights, uh, since he already knows his rights? HuckleB Nov 2015 #7

Because I also have a right to express myself. And don't need a reason or permission. nt Xipe Totec Nov 2015 #8

So you just post for the sake of posting all over the board? HuckleB Nov 2015 #9

Kinda like... these last two posts of yours! villager Nov 2015 #10

Nice try. HuckleB Nov 2015 #14

It is indeed boring, since it's all so entirely predictable, my dear HuckleB. Good holidays to ya..! villager Nov 2015 #15

Indeed, it is predictable. HuckleB Nov 2015 #34

So reliable, HuckleB! Happy Thanksgiving to you! villager Nov 2015 #37

I am reliable, yes. HuckleB Nov 2015 #45

Reliably quoting Dr. Novella's one-man crusade/"skeptic" blog, to boot! Happy Cyber Monday! villager Nov 2015 #46

Yes, one man, reporting the full consensus of the scientific community. HuckleB Nov 2015 #51

Skeptical of everything and everyone except... corporate PR! villager Nov 2015 #56

So now you go to your usual routine of putting words in my mouth. HuckleB Dec 2015 #63

Thanks for keeping this kicked, HuckleB! villager Dec 2015 #65

You really don't like it when I point out the reality that Costco is not acting responsibly. HuckleB Dec 2015 #67

I agree it would be more responsible if they eliminated antibiotic-laden meats, as well villager Dec 2015 #68

Now you're convoluting issues in order to make them seem comparable. HuckleB Dec 2015 #69

Thanks, as ever, for the increased visibility to this thread, Dear HuckleB! villager Dec 2015 #70

No problem. HuckleB Dec 2015 #71

Wow, and a late-breaking concern for systemic, planetary health as well! villager Dec 2015 #72

It's just a restatement of what's already been made clear. HuckleB Dec 2015 #73

And your insistence on always having the last (misplaced, alas) word makes further visible villager Dec 2015 #74

Is there a law against that? Are you the sherif? If so, arrest me if you can, lawman. nt Xipe Totec Nov 2015 #16

So you have no point. HuckleB Nov 2015 #17

Ah, an attention whore. Off to the ignore list with you. nt Xipe Totec Nov 2015 #18

Now that is funny! HuckleB Nov 2015 #23

For the same reason it was pointed out to us that he'll simply buy it somewhere else. LanternWaste Nov 2015 #47

Oh, goodness. HuckleB Nov 2015 #52

There is no evidence to support your claim regarding the first post. Gormy Cuss Dec 2015 #61

Actually, this is not that difficult. HuckleB Dec 2015 #64

Smart stores will market it honestly as a fish with a smaller ecological footprint. HuckleB Dec 2015 #60

Excellent. SoapBox Nov 2015 #4

I like how Costco treats employees, but I still don't buy their salmon. HuckleB Nov 2015 #5

Good! Thanks, Costco for resisting "Soylent Fish" villager Nov 2015 #11

Another reason to love Costco. Blue_In_AK Nov 2015 #12

And they were closed for Thanksgiving n/t TexasBushwhacker Nov 2015 #42

good Marrah_G Nov 2015 #13

They are unable to reproduce with other salmon Major Nikon Nov 2015 #26

Stop confusing things skepticscott Nov 2015 #32

Now if they stop selling meat with hormones & antibiotics,we're making progress 7962 Nov 2015 #19

Can you clarify your concerns with peer-reviewed supporting documentation? HuckleB Nov 2015 #24

Plenty. How much time you got to read them? 7962 Nov 2015 #30

So you have nothing directly relate to this fish. HuckleB Nov 2015 #31

"General concerns?". I thought you asked about antibiotics and hormones 7962 Nov 2015 #38

No, I didn't. HuckleB Nov 2015 #44

What, no bullshit scare tactics skepticscott Nov 2015 #20

Nah. Now it's just "GMO is EVIL. Yeah! Costco!" HuckleB Nov 2015 #25

Awesome winterwar Nov 2015 #21

20 years of research is "rushed." HuckleB Nov 2015 #28

Oh Goody! bvar22 Nov 2015 #39

Ah, and then the goal post game continues. HuckleB Nov 2015 #43

There you go again. bvar22 Nov 2015 #49

I see you've chosen to ignore the reality presented to you. HuckleB Nov 2015 #53

...and another FAIL. bvar22 Nov 2015 #57

Ah, another fail. HuckleB Dec 2015 #58

Imitation is the most sincere formof flattery. bvar22 Dec 2015 #62

You would have to have posted actual content, rather than the usual demonization whims. HuckleB Dec 2015 #66

Proud Costco member here. nt Hekate Nov 2015 #22

Translation: Costco Goes With Fear-Based Marketing, Still Sells E-coli Laden Chicken HuckleB Nov 2015 #27

+1 benh57 Nov 2015 #29

I'd pretend as much too if it were an offense to my own biases. LanternWaste Nov 2015 #48

So you want us to ignore the clear science of the matter? HuckleB Nov 2015 #55

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2015 #33

Good! Floyd Steinberg Nov 2015 #35

So they'll just keep selling conventionally raised salmon that is already killing ocean life? NickB79 Nov 2015 #36

fish farmed, oversized, lardbag GMO hogfish Sunlei Nov 2015 #40

90% of salmon are already farm-raised NickB79 Nov 2015 #41

GMO's is not selective breeding madokie Nov 2015 #50

This explains it quite well. HuckleB Nov 2015 #54

This fish utilizes fewer resources, so it's less expensive, with a smaller ecological footprint. HuckleB Dec 2015 #59