07-06-2014, 05:15 AM
I think there is a difference between "anti-GMO fundamentalism" and a genuine concern about a new technology that could have an impact on our lives. Reasonable people may ask, "has it been tested enough? Is the fox watching the henhouse?" And conclude that labeling GMO products is not an unreasonable request. I also think that the hue and cry from GMO opponents is magnified by the feeling that their concerns are being ignored. Terms like "Frankenfood" are catchy and yes, polarizing, but it feels like no one on the Monsanto side of the fence is willing to engage in a reasonable dialogue that takes into account the legitimate concerns of more moderate citizens, so we are all left to choose a side, since no one in this country actually talks to each other anymore. We all just yell and insult and hashtag and try to silence the other guy. Happy 4th everybody!