Re: [DIYbio] Re: " We are not only eating 'materials', we are also eating 'information '"

On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 12:19 AM, Jonathan Cline <jncline@gmail.com> wrote:
> There is a broad foundation of evidence that supports the safety of GM crops
> that express siRNAs.  These data have been reviewed and accepted by
> Regulatory authorities globally.  Monsanto will continue to examine all new
> evidence published in the scientific literature and our own studies.  We are
> committed to the safety of our products and to safety of the food and feed
> products produced from them.

While I personally believe that GM crops are perfectly safe to
consume, this response is a little too reminiscent of the tobacco
industry's response to cancer-related studies for my complete comfort.
(I'm talking about the political arena here, and how these
similarities may be noted and capitalized on by others. It doesn't
make me uncomfortable about eating GM food.)

-Dan

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