Re: [GiantPumpkins] New poll for GiantPumpkins

List,
   I think the way you phrased the question on the latest poll is not 
valid....when you say "yes" i would used a genetically altered atlantic giant 
because genetic engineering is safe. You are making a generalization or 
blanket statement that all genetically engineered products are safe. There is 
no doubt in my mind that some genetically engineered products are entirely 
safe and some others may not be. People have been eating geneticly engineered 
grapes for 30 years with no I'll effect that I know off. Those green, oblong 
, seedless table grapes that everyone eats do not come oblong and seedless in 
nature. I don't think they have hurt anyone yet. Your statement on pumpkins 
could be written as follows: Will you drink wine because all types and 
amounts of wine consumption is safe. There are some types of genetic 
engineering that probably are safe and some that are not. You are swiping 
genetic engineering with a broad brush and making people answer the question 
on all types of genetic engineering. I would have phrased it....Would you be 
willing to use a genetically engineered A.G.......period....... don't lump in 
the statement " because genetic engineering is safe in general.
                                                pumkinguy 

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