Growing, native locations, and genetics

[Dorsetman]

Modern science can boggle the mind. I don't think the science behind GMO is bad, I don't even think GMO is bad. I think if used right it can help feed the world. I just bought 2 tons of GMO alfalfa hay to feed my livestock. The regular stuff, if you can find it, is always full of weeds. The problem is the politics behind it.

As you may know, the EU in general is dead against GM, and so many decisions made there are binding on all EU nations. Another of the many reasons I personally had for voting to leave the EU. But I begin to wonder whether I can live long enough to see it actually happen.

[Azizan]

...the problem with setting boundaries with GMO is who sets the boundaries.

For your info, in Malaysia, there is what we called Mufti. If you have belief, it could be used as a guideline. (I'd rather not talk about religion because it is drifted away from the main point of this thread). Not all GMO are wrong. But maybe "wrong" could be subjective here due to our different beliefs. It is just impossible to stop the advancement of science and technology, so why not embrace it but in the same time know what is acceptable and what is not.

[Wren]

I am against food GMO for many reasons. For one we don't know how it will affect our bodies and the second is how the GMO companies treat people. If their GMO genetics are found in the seed of a neighboring farm the GMO company can sue the farm for infringement even if the polin was spread by the wind. It also can affect Heritage lines, organic foods, and biodiversity. I eat mostly organic and I want what I pay for. Noooo GMOs. If people want a glow in the dark orchid - that seems fairly harmless.
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