That's not a problem with GMOs themselves, though. That's a problem with the regulatory and legal system. Unfortunately, patent reform and such is too esoteric for most people. It's much easier to whip up fear about "poisoned frankenfood". Back in the 80s-90s, it was preservatives, food dyes, and MSG. Now, it's GMOs and gluten. In a decade or two, it'll be something else equally stupid.
Yes, GMO themselves are not inherently bad, that's a given. Technology and innovation is neither bad nor good. But you cannot separate those issues from GMOs right now given that most of the groups involved the development of GMOs are deeply invested in these issues.
That's not a problem with GMOs themselves, though. That's a problem with the regulatory and legal system. Unfortunately, patent reform and such is too esoteric for most people. It's much easier to whip up fear about "poisoned frankenfood". Back in the 80s-90s, it was preservatives, food dyes, and MSG. Now, it's GMOs and gluten. In a decade or two, it'll be something else equally stupid.
Yes, GMO themselves are not inherently bad, that's a given. Technology and innovation is neither bad nor good. But you cannot separate those issues from GMOs right now given that most of the groups involved the development of GMOs are deeply invested in these issues.