While the battle for GMO labeling heats up, we found this little story in the Santa Monica Community College newspaper that offers some basic insight into the measure. How do we know that we might want to consider a different approach than GMO? The article says it best – “In the field, GM has to be treated as a pesticide, because pesticide is
built into it, so you have to wash your hands after planting the seed,”
said King. “The plant itself is the pesticide so you wouldn’t want it
on yourself, but at some point it’s harvested and, suddenly, it’s food.”
I don’t remember ever having to wash my hands after planting my spring garden, except to get the dirt off. This particular statement drove home the GMO point for me. Pesticide built in and suddenly after harvesting it’s food?? Common sense and appropriate science tell me that this isn’t a good idea. I say appropriate science since the offerings of the GMO companies leave a lot to the imagination in regards to quality protocols and rigorous safety monitoring. I also never hear of any Monsanto executives willing to eat only a GMO based diet.
Enjoy this article – http://www.thecorsaironline.com/lifestyle/2012/10/10/prop-37-would-require-gmo-labeling-issues-remain/
California Voters – Let’s change the world…VOTE YES on PROP 37 this November