06-18-2014, 06:39 AM
Fear and rejection of science is an American phenomenon, not merely here. It is truly sad to watch America become increasingly governed by religious zealots, sophisticated wealthy propagandists, dimwits (Palin) and loud-mouthed self-promoters. Banning GMO crops is anti-science. And while GMO papaya saved that industry in Puna, Russell Ruderman (and others) idea that curtailing future GMO cultivation could provide us with very valuable market niche for our agricultural products. However, many have legitimate concerns about GMO. Despite no proven ill effects, few would deny that the very process is unnatural and somewhat bizarre. No matter. The issue is simply labeling and letting the buyer make a choice. Or are we too dumb to make that choice?