www.huffingtonpost.com - April 8th, 2013
Americans are largely uncertain over whether genetically modified foods are safe for the environment or safe to eat, but the vast majority say that foods containing genetically modified ingredients should be labeled, according to a new HuffPost/YouGov poll.
According to the new survey, 82 percent of Americans think GMO foods should be labeled, while only 9 percent say they should not be labeled. The vast majority of respondents across demographic groups favored labeling, with little division either by political party or by how much respondents had heard about the development of genetically modified crops.
Although respondents were near unanimous in saying genetically modified foods should be labeled, many expressed uncertainty about the environmental or health consequences of growing and consuming them.
Twenty-one percent of respondents said they think GMO foods are safe to eat, while 35 percent said they're dangerous to eat. But another 44 percent said they're not sure. Likewise, 39 percent of respondents said they're unsure of what impact growing GMO crops might have on the environment, although those who did have an opinion were more like to say such crops are bad for the environment. Overall, 35 percent said growing GMO crops is bad for the environment, 8 percent said it's good for the environment, and 18 percent said it would have no impact.
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We tried to pass a law to label all foods here in California but it got voted down. They tried to scare folks into thinking groceries would be so much more expensive and how it would hurt the farmers. Just think how much more expensive their medical bills and funeral expenses will be if we continue to allow the genetically modified foods to run rampant. It makes me sick to know that while Europe is smart enough to ban many of these foods the US continues to allow them to poison the American people. Sorry to rant but I am outraged and shocked at what big money and crooked politics can do to the unsuspecting public.
No need to apologize. You are absolutely correct and I agree! Thsnk you for sharing.
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