Fight for Non-GMO Foods and Proper GMO Labeling

[punafish]

I understand the logic of assuming it's GMO unless otherwise stated, but I don't buy the argument that putting "non-GMO" on a label is going to add much cost. Fractions of a penny maybe?

I also understand the logic of why non-GMO would cost more than GMO, based on the old supply-and-demand equation (much less non-GMO than GMO in the marketplace, correct?)--and perhaps added cost (if any) associated with growing non-GMO versus GMO?

From purely a business standpoint, proudly displaying "non-GMO" on a label would seem to be a great way to make one's product stand out from the GMO crowd, much like the organic "branding" we see at the health food stores.

What I'm trying to get my brain wrapped around is the logic of assuming something is safe until proven otherwise. Sadly the reality is that we don't have much choice right now. Not saying that's right, just saying that's the hand we've been dealt. In this sense, most of us are "volunteering," by default, to be the guinea pigs.

I'll report back after this GMO stuff kills me.