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I support GMOs wyldwolf Oct 2015 #1
Can we at least have GMO labeling? reformist2 Oct 2015 #4
In Vermont DianeK Oct 2015 #70
There's no science-based reason to label a seed development technology. HuckleB Nov 2015 #94
There's a people-based reason - we want to know! In Europe they do it, why not here? reformist2 Nov 2015 #99
"We want to know" is not a justification for mandatory labels. HuckleB Nov 2015 #101
I want to know if my food has been touched by angels. progressoid Nov 2015 #116
Labeling is one issue - but why not label? tecelote Oct 2015 #5
Obama supported labeling before he didn't nationalize the fed Oct 2015 #83
Labeling a food by the seed development technology makes no sense. HuckleB Nov 2015 #90
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
This doesn't bother you? tecelote Oct 2015 #7
Herbicides are not GMOs. Adrahil Oct 2015 #20
Herbicides are paired with HMOs RoccoR5955 Oct 2015 #24
Then oppose glyphosate! Adrahil Oct 2015 #25
No it is not. RoccoR5955 Oct 2015 #28
You didn't limit your opposition to just those GMO's. Adrahil Oct 2015 #58
Okay, then tell me some GMOs that are RoccoR5955 Oct 2015 #68
Cheese, Papaya, Squash, Potatoes with less acrylamide... HuckleB Nov 2015 #87
Okay, if cheese is a GMO, RoccoR5955 Nov 2015 #89
You Can Thank Genetic Engineering For Your Delicious Cheese HuckleB Nov 2015 #91
What utter nonsense Art_from_Ark Nov 2015 #115
How is reality nonsense? HuckleB Nov 2015 #120
Insulin is genetically modified progressoid Nov 2015 #118
I make my own, thank you. n/t RoccoR5955 Nov 2015 #124
So what? HuckleB Nov 2015 #133
Interesting analogy A Little Weird Oct 2015 #30
Maybe it's more like the Ford Pinto ToxMarz Oct 2015 #40
Then criticize those specific GMOs. Adrahil Oct 2015 #60
Then there are no advantages to the class of "Roundup Ready" GMO Crops. The Traveler Oct 2015 #35
Roundup is less toxic and more effective than many of the herbicides it displaced. Nailzberg Nov 2015 #88
Roundup is killing bees RoccoR5955 Nov 2015 #92
Roundup is killing bees AlbertCat Nov 2015 #102
Don't bring reality to the discussion. HuckleB Nov 2015 #93
Herbicides are used on organic and non-GMO foods too. progressoid Nov 2015 #117
Not around here! n/t RoccoR5955 Nov 2015 #125
Maybe not in Brooklyn, but... progressoid Nov 2015 #130
Roundup is also used on non-gmo crops. progressoid Nov 2015 #119
You don't seem to understand... RoccoR5955 Nov 2015 #126
I do understand. progressoid Nov 2015 #131
Uh ... yer kinda right and wrong The Traveler Oct 2015 #34
My point is this.... Adrahil Oct 2015 #61
+1 stonecutter357 Oct 2015 #11
I support GMOs AlbertCat Nov 2015 #100
Agree totally. Great OP, thank you for posting this! peacebird Oct 2015 #2
There's a lot more to GMOs than just the Round Up issue 72DejaVu Oct 2015 #3
Yes. There are a lot of poisons being used. tecelote Oct 2015 #6
"GMO's increase pesticide use" 72DejaVu Oct 2015 #8
Regardless of whether there are some positive aspects to GMO foods or not, Maedhros Oct 2015 #77
How about you deal with pesticides then? nt Adrahil Oct 2015 #21
In my opinion the Round Up issue is the biggest problem with GMOs A Little Weird Oct 2015 #27
There are no terminator seeds on the market. HuckleB Nov 2015 #98
Then they were removed from the market A Little Weird Nov 2015 #104
They were never on the market. HuckleB Nov 2015 #105
Seed saving does happen A Little Weird Nov 2015 #108
You can do what you want to do. HuckleB Nov 2015 #111
Well gee, thanks for giving me permission A Little Weird Nov 2015 #113
I previously showed that you had posted misinformation. HuckleB Nov 2015 #114
There has been no spate of suicides progressoid Nov 2015 #122
Yes I saw the post where the suicide story was debunked n/t A Little Weird Nov 2015 #123
Hillary believes in science. leftofcool Oct 2015 #9
And profits too. tecelote Oct 2015 #10
I believe in profits wyldwolf Oct 2015 #13
Try feeding her money Fairgo Oct 2015 #15
Econ 101 wyldwolf Oct 2015 #18
World History 708 Fairgo Oct 2015 #19
When the soil is too polluted RoccoR5955 Oct 2015 #29
Until that "science" cuts into the bottom line of her benefactors, Multinational Corporations. 99Forever Oct 2015 #17
I'd venture a guess pinebox Oct 2015 #52
I dare you artislife Oct 2015 #82
science and stuff. stonecutter357 Oct 2015 #12
Thank you for the cogent argument Fairgo Oct 2015 #14
Good. Tired of the anti-science nonsense. Adrahil Oct 2015 #16
Roundup has nothing to do with GMOs. Deadshot Oct 2015 #22
GMO's use increased amounts of pesticides and they are killing more than pests... tecelote Oct 2015 #23
Your source is from a conspiracy theory website. Deadshot Oct 2015 #80
Biotech Crops Use Less Pesticide: Study Rebuts Perennial Anti-GMO Lies progressoid Nov 2015 #121
Roundup has EVERYTHING to do with GMOs. Real Science. Not pseudo-science by Monsanto Propaganists. Lean Oct 2015 #32
I see a LOT of bullshit claims Dr Hobbitstein Oct 2015 #50
And I See a Mouthpiece for Monsanto Lean Oct 2015 #71
Yup. If you don't have reason, facts, or science on your side... Dr Hobbitstein Oct 2015 #74
Exactly. Deadshot Oct 2015 #81
No links to support your claims. Deadshot Oct 2015 #79
I support unencumbered by patent GMOs. joshcryer Oct 2015 #26
Agree 100% tecelote Oct 2015 #33
So does Neil Degrasse Tyson rpannier Oct 2015 #31
Umm. HuckleB Nov 2015 #103
Science over Fear! Gamecock Lefty Oct 2015 #36
The biggest fallacy about GMOs is that we need them to feed the world: WFP tecelote Oct 2015 #38
Science over fear tecelote Oct 2015 #39
It's happening pinebox Oct 2015 #53
Why not? RoccoR5955 Oct 2015 #69
Indeed. HuckleB Nov 2015 #96
i figured out an easy way to keep track of hillarys positions restorefreedom Oct 2015 #37
I had read that Hillary sits on the Monsanto BOD. randr Oct 2015 #41
Not hard to find at all, I should think DFW Oct 2015 #44
Thanks for clearing that up randr Oct 2015 #55
Yes, Hillary did NOT sit on Monsanto's Board of Directors Maedhros Oct 2015 #78
Factually incorrect claim. Agschmid Nov 2015 #95
I'm no fan of Monsanto. NCTraveler Oct 2015 #42
I never said I was against GMO's - I stated that Hillary supports them tecelote Oct 2015 #45
I never said you were against them. NCTraveler Oct 2015 #49
So does the scientific community. Gore1FL Oct 2015 #43
Ding! DING! DING! EXACTLY! You win the thread. HuckleB Nov 2015 #86
K & R. Very well done, appreciate the resources. appalachiablue Oct 2015 #46
So do I. Dr Hobbitstein Oct 2015 #47
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
What science is being denied here? tecelote Oct 2015 #57
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
The biggest fallacy about GMOs is that we need them to feed the world: WFP tecelote Oct 2015 #64
So does Neil DeGrasse Tyson Skinner Oct 2015 #54
There's nothing wrong with the science. I agree. tecelote Oct 2015 #59
Mr. Tyson Lean Oct 2015 #72
Lobbyists for Monsanto, ExxonMobil Raise Money for Hillary Clinton pinebox Oct 2015 #56
Dow & Monsanto have also given million$ to the Clinton Foundation, acc to their records. RiverLover Oct 2015 #63
True pinebox Oct 2015 #65
Its more important than anything else. RiverLover Oct 2015 #66
DU attacks on Clinton and the Clinton Foundation are likely to be repeated by the GOP come May. Fred Sanders Oct 2015 #67
Ha! No need to worry about this. Republicans agree with her. tecelote Oct 2015 #75
Her allegiances are transparent and obvious to critical thinkers. nt Zorra Oct 2015 #73
+1000000000 azmom Oct 2015 #85
I am heartbroken that she supports these things. Last election glinda Oct 2015 #76
HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Oct 2015 #84
Interesting twists here on the GOP anti-science message to support the Corporate Oligarchs Armstead Nov 2015 #97
There is an ethical conclusion involved - The Precautionary Principle' kristopher Nov 2015 #109
The war against genetically modified organisms is full of fearmongering, errors, and fraud. HuckleB Nov 2015 #106
there is some guilt by association here olddots Nov 2015 #110
Let me just say... VanillaRhapsody Nov 2015 #128
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