#GMOs If you question the anti-#GMO rumor spreaders, you get attacked.
Who is warning you against GMOs?
Honest people who do not know betterThis is probably a large part of the people who are spreading the rumors (stories not based on peer-reviewed scientific evidence) about GMOs causing harm. It's irresponsible, but some of them actually think they are doing good.
The haters of #MonsantoI don't like some of Monsanto's business practices. But its development of GMO seeds is not a bad thing. Some of these Monsanto haters may just hate any large corporation or maybe they work for a competitor. Regardless, they hurt their own arguments, as specious as they are for other reasons, with the vitriol directed at that company.
The "natural" or "organic" proponentsHooray for natural and organic farming! The food sometimes tastes better and is aiding the economy by making those who can afford it spend more money on farm products. Personally, I don't like that so many pesticides and herbicides are being used without thorough evaluation for safety. That doesn't mean they are bad, but they do have potential to be so. Nonetheless, GMOs, which make pesticides, make those that have been thoroughly tested!
But, I suspect that some of those in the organic business have a conflict of interest in spreading anti-GMO rumors. I've noticed that some of these have phony names on Google+.
Why am I defending GMOsBecause I am on a crusade to have political decisions based on science rather than rumor. But, in pointing out the flaws in the statements made by the anti-GMO rumor mongers, I have been personally attacked. In my previous blog I explained GMOs a bit more and so will refrain from repeating myself here.
Disclaimer - I have no interests in any company that makes GMOs. None of my laboratory research is supported by that industry. I am just a fanatic about using science for the good of humanity and fighting junk science and the spreading of non-scientific beliefs. Because this blog is meant for non-scientists, I try not to use jargon. For those interested in greater detail, please feel free to ask questions in the comments section. For those interested in insulting me for my opinions (as has happened in other forums), I will simply delete them.
Honest people who do not know betterThis is probably a large part of the people who are spreading the rumors (stories not based on peer-reviewed scientific evidence) about GMOs causing harm. It's irresponsible, but some of them actually think they are doing good.
The haters of #MonsantoI don't like some of Monsanto's business practices. But its development of GMO seeds is not a bad thing. Some of these Monsanto haters may just hate any large corporation or maybe they work for a competitor. Regardless, they hurt their own arguments, as specious as they are for other reasons, with the vitriol directed at that company.
The "natural" or "organic" proponentsHooray for natural and organic farming! The food sometimes tastes better and is aiding the economy by making those who can afford it spend more money on farm products. Personally, I don't like that so many pesticides and herbicides are being used without thorough evaluation for safety. That doesn't mean they are bad, but they do have potential to be so. Nonetheless, GMOs, which make pesticides, make those that have been thoroughly tested!
But, I suspect that some of those in the organic business have a conflict of interest in spreading anti-GMO rumors. I've noticed that some of these have phony names on Google+.
Why am I defending GMOsBecause I am on a crusade to have political decisions based on science rather than rumor. But, in pointing out the flaws in the statements made by the anti-GMO rumor mongers, I have been personally attacked. In my previous blog I explained GMOs a bit more and so will refrain from repeating myself here.
Disclaimer - I have no interests in any company that makes GMOs. None of my laboratory research is supported by that industry. I am just a fanatic about using science for the good of humanity and fighting junk science and the spreading of non-scientific beliefs. Because this blog is meant for non-scientists, I try not to use jargon. For those interested in greater detail, please feel free to ask questions in the comments section. For those interested in insulting me for my opinions (as has happened in other forums), I will simply delete them.
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