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Jim, I think on the issue of GM food you are
possibly ignoring genuine concerns of people. I don't consider myself an expert on the
subject. But whether the fears about GM are unfounded or not, they are genuine. I don't agree with the Green party's analysis
that we should abandon GM and not even consider using it. But i think we need to
take a step back conduct all the necessary trials and tests and then let the
public make its own mind. If GM is safe and no threat to other non GM
crops in the area then lets use it. Ian Richmond iGreen replyDear Ian, Many people are indeed concerned about GM food.
I bang on about it because their concerns are unfounded. There are simply no health risks to humans from eating GM
food. The environmental risks are
speculative, and insofar as GM increases yields and reduces the use of
artificial pesticides there will be environmental benefits. It’s no good saying let’s play safe and delay the
introduction until more testing is done. Complete
safety can never be proved, and there are also considerable benefits to human
health and welfare from cheaper food.
These are concentrated on the poor.
Delaying GM introduction harms real people now. Jim Thornton |
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