Currently, GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) foods in the United States are not classified differently by the FDA and do not require labeling. Although no reports of ill effects from GMO foods have been documented, advocacy groups such as Greenpeace and the Organic Consumers Association argue that past studies cannot be trusted because they were sponsored by pro-GMO companies and do not measure the long-term effects on humans, the environment, and nature. Opponents argue that labeling adds an unfounded stigma over organic foods and that if a nutritional or allergenic difference were found, current FDA regulations would already require a label.
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@9KG3RWW1yr1Y
Get rid of genetically engineered foods as they are harmful to the human body and to the environment.
@9HJS3381yr1Y
there is not a consensus on the definition of genetically engineered... so first you need to define that. every crop ever grown by any farmer anywhere was genetically altered through selection and breeding etc. this question is kind of stupid.
@9DFBQCZ2yrs2Y
don´t know about the topic so i can't really answer
@9DDTBR52yrs2Y
Not highly informed about this topic however anything to ending world hunger is what I support.
@9D9QK7B2yrs2Y
No, because it hasn't caused any dramatic effects on humans.
@9D476LFRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes, because people deserve to know what they are eating and not all people trust the people making there foods.
@9C58BRY2yrs2Y
Government should nationalize food, and I support GMOs
@9BYMHSQRepublican2yrs2Y
despite the fact that consumers should have the right to know what they are buying the government has no right to regulate private businesses.
@95B6DK73yrs3Y
Merely labeling food GMO fails to distinguish between hybridized vegetables and vegetables modified with animal or non-plant genes. Need more than the label of GMO
@94799S23yrs3Y
Yes but label how it was GMOed so people know it’s not bad
@946Z26Z3yrs3Y
Yes, and producers should not be allowed to patent genetic material
@945K4KP3yrs3Y
The covid vaccine is a GMO
@945BWSC3yrs3Y
@944QNMB3yrs3Y
Not by the government. Let consumers decide.
@932ZLSL3yrs3Y
No, this is not the government's responsibility
@932TYW53yrs3Y
GMOs should be banned by corporations, esp. those with criminal records.
@Azerah3yrs3Y
All ingredients in a product should be clearly listed, but stating something as being genetically modified shouldn’t be a requirement
@92XKT7X3yrs3Y
Yes, because everyone should know what is in their food, but I have nothing against GMOs
@92KR3Y9Libertarian3yrs3Y
GMO's do not bother me however people have huge dietary restrictions and some gmo's could kill them.
@92H7Q3K3yrs3Y
Any GMO should have a label
@92GCJ963yrs3Y
Honesty in advertising should matter. If they claim not to unclude them they should be exposed. Over time they will likely have competition saying they don't have GMOs and we will see how willing people are to pay more to avoid them. Lately our federal agencies have not shown themselves to be more trustworthy than corporations.
@8ZDH6DDConstitution3yrs3Y
Should be decided by each state
@8Z77QX93yrs3Y
Yes, but I would prefer to ban GMOs and consumers have a right to know what is in their food. Every thing that touched altered and or some how manipulated the food they digest should be made known to the consumers.
@8YY5K663yrs3Y
Yes, the Information should be readily available to anyone who wants it but until there is substantial evidence of something being affecting consumers, then GMOs are fine
@8YJQKPP3yrs3Y
@8XMNX9R3yrs3Y
The truth won’t be told to the people anyway
@8XDQKD54yrs4Y
You as an individual have the right to know what you are eating. If a private company decides not to tell you what’s in your food then take your money some where else.
@8XBVDBX4yrs4Y
Only if that gmo is proven to be dangerous
@8XBT37R4yrs4Y
It doesn’t matter, but why not?
@8X67HVY4yrs4Y
Yes, but the labels can be removed after extensive research has been done to show both children and adults are not affected.
Whatever is best for them
@8VX34HJ4yrs4Y
Yes, for anything that's crossing state lines. Within a state, the state should be allowed to decide for itself.
@8VF38PW4yrs4Y
NO that’s terrible, fake food and putting things not healthy in our foods , putting things that kill us over time .
@8VDTXQ74yrs4Y
maybe it just all depends on the person.
@8V6XQ8X4yrs4Y
Should not be required but people should know what they are eating if they want to know
There hasn't been any solid evidence that GMOs are particularly harmful, so I don't particularly care whether GMO or NONGMO products are explicitly labeled or not.
@8SD95PJ4yrs4Y
Yes, why? because it's better to tell which food is grown naturally and which is genetically modified.
@8S6MG5Q4yrs4Y
No, GMO's only help to improve food safety even if they aren't natural
@8RSV9GN4yrs4Y
no, because almost every food that you have eaten in your life has been genetically modified
@8RJ39JN4yrs4Y
GMO’s aren’t bad, so i don’t see why this would be totally necessary.
@8QND69JProgressive4yrs4Y
Yes, if the modifications have been found to be carcinogenic, or other health issues are involved.
I don't even know what a GMO is
@8Q5C38R4yrs4Y
No requirement to label but other options should be sought and growers should be encouraged encouraged by consumers to move away from GMOs.
@8Q2Y3QZ4yrs4Y
yes they should be labeled, its important on what you eat. processed foods are very harmful, some foods can lead up to cancer.
@8PZ7CZMLibertarian4yrs4Y
The company should make the decision and the market will determine who is more successful.
@8PSBPTF4yrs4Y
No, but we should encourage it for the consumers
@8PQNMWT4yrs4Y
any body can do what they want to do i really do not cear..
@8PLWMRR4yrs4Y
no we shouldn't because many people use them so yea.
@8PLF58F4yrs4Y
It is already too late to have a comment on this but if it weren't it would be an absolute no.
Yes, but there is nothing unsafe or dangerous about GMOs and the stigma against them should be addressed
@8N8Y8V65yrs5Y
This is a marketing stance, which the government agreed to not interfere with according to the constitution.
@8N89QWY5yrs5Y
i don´t really know what this is.
@8MRGD52Republican5yrs5Y
All foods are genetically modified, even organic food via hundreds of years of selective breeding, so no, I don't think they need to.
@8LRB62X5yrs5Y
i dont even know what that is
@8LHLV9N5yrs5Y
If someone wants to label it they can.
@8KVMZZY5yrs5Y
@8KQLYT75yrs5Y
I genuinely don’t care either way honestly
@8JPSNR3Republican5yrs5Y
Depending on your choice of how important this topic is
@8HQFTV9Independent5yrs5Y
This is wrong and unnatural and I do believe this is a contributing factor to many health concerns that benefits more than people understand include supporting big pharma, insurance, etc. very corrupt and again, keeping us dumb and fat.
@8HPVG9Z5yrs5Y
If they test it and it is good and nobody dies it is ok
Labels should be required for everything.
@8HH5RR95yrs5Y
I find it more important that consumers know what their given foods can do to them rather than what’s in their food.
@8HFZ5Q45yrs5Y
it should be labeled however not banned and does not need to be labeled if used to solve hunger.
@8FB6S5R5yrs5Y
Yes, I trust the science of responsible food engineering and GMOs are a powerful solution to ending world hunger.
@8F8L23F5yrs5Y
Honestly, it doesn't really matter whether they do or don't. Also, you can usually tell either way.
@8DYMYTQ5yrs5Y
Neutral stance. We should be able to do our research and decide for ourselves if we want to personally consume GMOs and if those GMOs are good for you.
@8DTBP8X5yrs5Y
Yes, as there are many chemicals that some may be allergic to.
@8CGS5J25yrs5Y
i mean. if people are curious enough to read the stuff on the labels i think yes
@8C9XLPQ5yrs5Y
it'd be a community decision to modify food or not
@8C7PBW5Libertarian5yrs5Y
No, the Organic label already means non-GMO
@9BFCLLJ2yrs2Y
No, as long as nothing within them is harmful
@99LZQQV2yrs2Y
Yes, however producers should never be allowed to patent existing foods/treatments/seeds, nor shall they fine/sue for crop contamination unless intentional.
@99GPN39Progressive2yrs2Y
I agree with both trusting science as GMO, AND the fact that we've been genetically modifying food for millennia.
@998W2GV2yrs2Y
no idea it sounds weird but we probably all have GMO without knowing so i guess keep it so far it not doing any harm
@985LFM32yrs2Y
No GMO foods should be labeled because some people may rather want that option.
@96Z4HBG3yrs3Y
If they want to label it go ahead. Everything is technically genetically modified.
@92DFGHR3yrs3Y
it honestly shouldn't matter
@8V7BM284yrs4Y
People should know, but shouldn’t ban
@8JGZ62P5yrs5Y
I don't have enough information to answer that.
@8GPXWPX5yrs5Y
It depends, at this time GMO represents two distinctly different consumables. The first have had the structure changed the second is selective breading. The latter should not be considered a GMO for plants or anything ells.
@8DWY7XPLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, people have the right to know what is in their food and how it is being created. Many people really look after their diet and only eat certain foods so I think it is a goo idea to inform people about the food they are intaking and should be educated about this topic.
@8TTT3C64yrs4Y
i Maintain Neutrality politices so i cant really say
@8DQJHGM5yrs5Y
what do you want from me...
@8X7MYZD4yrs4Y
I would leave this to the people who know the science.
@8TD6RP94yrs4Y
Yes, consumers have a right to know what is in their food and no patent on food, food is for everyone not just for people with money. This also will allow companies to not hurt farmers who just have there own seeds that grow food. Also should not penalize people for what they want to eat.
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