No, we have selectively bred crops for thousands of years and labeling just adds an unfounded stigma to the science

While this is true, GMO's are not just breeding crops together. It is the splicing of DNA and using that DNA to change how an organism functions. We still don't know the effects of GMOs on humans, so if someone is reluctant to eat something that is GMO we should give them a heads up.

My best counter argument would be there would be no issues adding the labels if you have nothing to hide, also people need to be aware of what's inside them.

Modern genetic engineering of crops largely includes the use of chemicals, which can have harmful effects on the environment and on people.

Breeding crops is different from lab grown and modified foods. Artificial is different than modified

I think they should be labeled since people need to know if their food is being grown naturally instead of in a lab.

Consumers have a right to know if the food they are eating has been treated chemically or if it is grown organically. Additionally, some people have allergies to the modified crops and therefore it would be a necessity to label them.

Well some people like to have natural things and not putting if it has GMO or not makes it hard for us to get natural produce and on top we don't know what we are putting into our bodies

Bred crops are totally different then crops made in a lab. I think no crops should be made in any type of lab.

Genetically Modified Crops can cause various different diseases that normal crops would not cause to humans, so it should be written.

Some people may have both the funds and means to purchase organic food, and they may want to do so. Therefore, labeling GMO products, allows people to be selective about the food they use to sustain their lives.

Just because what we have done in the past doesn’t mean it should stay the way it is. There are many things that need to change even though they’ve been the same for years and this includes GMO labeling. People need to know what is in their food so they can make their own decisions on whether to buy the product

It's important to add labels to all products regardless of whether they have been selectively bred. This will help keep the consumer informed of what they consume.

Breeding crops is different from lab grown and modified foods. Artificial is different than modified

not labeling GMO foods is a terrible idea. it reduces the trust in the government because you don't know what your eating

If you don't put GMO labels you are misleading the public and altering what they ultimately think about "organic", "GMO", and "Non-GMO" crops.

no its not add a stigma cause if the crops have been generically modified people should be able to know if what they are putting in there mouth has GMOS or not at the end of the day its about honesty not an unfounded stigma.

What we are eating is part of our health, so we need to know what is genetically modified and what isn't.

those type of GMO products should be labeled so we know what organic and whats genetically modified for the health and safety of people.

genetically engineered foods should definitely be labeled so and the ingredients that they used to mod those foods because of the fact we don't know what they put in that food.

Everyone has the right to know what it is in their food. Whether you believe in labeling or not is not as important as the safety of people's food choices, and we as a society put into our bodies. Food companies are becoming more and more dishonest about the ingredients in our food, so it is important that we constantly know what we are ingesting.

While its true that we have selectively bred crops for thousands of years, people should be aware of the contents that they are consuming. By doing this we are giving them the knowledge of what they are eating, and the choice to choose differently.

GMO's are artificially modified and that defeats genuinely breeding and finding different crops that work. It defeats farmers who have spent honest work trying to cross crops.

I thing that selectively breeding crops and genetically modifing them are different things. Im fine with eating corn thats not been tampered with at all and is 5 inches big rather than eating a gmo modified lab corn that 10 inches big.

no i just want what god made, why do they alway have to mess with food. it's weired, stop doing wired test on food

Although there were not labels in the past, people had not become conscious of or weary of these GMO plants until recently, and the people who would like to avoid those things should be allotted that knowledge.

Over the thousands of years that we have selectively bred crops the world has evolved and changed, within a changing world there is a need for transparency if there is nothing harmful within the GMO’s why take away labels.

Under pure food and drug act all foods should be labeled not because we dont like modern science, it should be labeled for public knowledge of what they are eating.

GMO's are a severe negative yet also necessary. We would not be able to feed everybody at such cheap prices without GMO, however they also negatively impact our health and the food's longevity.

GMO Labels can help identify with those who can suffer from GMO foods or do not support the GMO ideas.

There should be labels on direct GMO not selective breeding, as one is more natural while the other is potentially and issue

It is not a good idea to not know what we are putting into our bodies, they would of let us know if it was not dangerous to us in some way.

Modern day modification of crops and vegetables cannot be compared to the thousands of years of selective breading because the way the crops are modified is different. GMOs carry risks that could potentially harm the health of consumers.

Whether it is an unfounded stigma or not it should not matter. The safety and health of the American citizen should be the most important matter. Leaving out details that might intrigue or worry citizens should not be a thing.

I believe we have a right to know what is being put in our body’s, so the companies should have to tell us. Also, non GMO food is healthier.

This is just brushing off the fact that it is still necessary and important for a American citizen to know what is in their food and what has been done to it.

I think that GMOs are still new and haven't had any long term testing on health effects of people and that any foods treated with chemicals isn't as safe as food that has been naturally grown

GMO labels should be available for consumers to know what they are consuming and what is going into those products that they are consuming.

Some of these products included in majority of today's products are bad and can cause serious sickness to some people.

Where they are grown, GM crops occupy large surface areas and are linked to intensive monoculture systems that wipe out other crop and ecosystems.

Selectively breeding is something I support and do in my own garden. I just believe that consumers should have information available to them so they can make a decision that's right for them.

Everyone deserves to know what and how there food got to where it is and why, keeping it hidden is violating natural rights.

It doesn't have to be much wording, just as long as the consumer knows that what they are eating is a GMO product.

GMOs aren't produced the same way as they have been in the past which is why we should make sure to label them.

GMO has the incredible benefit to improve crop yields beyond what was thought possible even just 100 years ago. Thomas Malthus the found of the Malthusian ideology theorized that humanity was doomed due to farming growing at a linear rate while population grew exponentially. We have well exceeded his estimates for global population now approaching 8,000,000,000 people on our planet. This is in no small part thanks to improved machines to better farming techniques, better our chemistry and botany to feed our plants exactly what they need for fertilizers hydration and vitamins, as well as GMO…  Read more to help benefit yield production across the board. Now granted most companies will prioritize different traits in their crops to achieve their best result and often these criteria they aim for doesnt take into account or places very low the nutritional content and taste instead favoring size, color, shelf life, removal of seeds to keep the crops unique genetic code theirs etc. We’ve yet to truly crack what every rung in the DNA does and are unsure what effects reducing the genetic diversity of these crops is doing as a whole. For example there is a higher level of gluten intolerance in America than anywhere else in the world with some individuals saying that breads and pastas from other countries dont cause any issues. GMO is a very important tool for feeding the world but it also can be dangerous and leave everlasting effects if we’re not careful.

why is there genetically modified things in our food then? it makes no sense why cant we just eat food not filled with chemicals?

The past has no bearing on new-founded information on the effect of MGO's on health. By that logic, slavery should still be alright because it was in the past...

Producers should most definitely label genetically made organisms, consumers need to know what they are eating.

For thousands of years crops have been grown without any genetic modification - you should let them grown as nature intends hem to.

Foods that are not GMO, are organic, NO pesticides exc are usually more expensive. If we put those labels on people can choose to buy it because its healthier, and pay more. Only affects in a positive way so why not.

Breeding crops is different from lab grown and modified foods. Artificial is different than modified

Breeding crops is different from lab grown and modified foods. Artificial is different than modified

Yes, having a label on your food shows the person what they are eating and the people who actually care what's in there food will be able to select the best choice of option.

Selectively breeding crops, no matter the duration for which it is done, is not equivalent to genetic modification. Scientific innovation should be encouraged, but in instances wherein it pollutes products designed for the public, it should be regulated so as not to induce harm.

It's important to know whether food is organic, or modified; it's people's right to know what they are consuming.

I feel we have a right to know if our fruit or vegetables have been genetically modified. If you look at European counties they have more strict regulations then the United States does. They actually live a much healthier lifestyle as well.

There is a danger to GMO food because we don't know how they are changing the food's DNA and doing things to be unnatural and cancer-causing.

The effects of genetically modified food haven't been fully studied yet, but it is a widely held belief with real with accurate data and scientific support from most of the health community that genetically modified food could or does cause real problems, and that humans are healthiest, happiest, and live the longest when they eat a balanced diet of whole foods that have the least amount of modifications or modern pesticides. There is a major different between selective breeding and biological/chemical engineering of our food.

With all the food, products, advancements in chemicals have also raised the issues with cancers and diseases when people get older. The labels for any product that is not 100% natural should have a label of what chemicals were used to alter the product. Especially growth hormones.

Selective breeding is a natural part of the farming process, and merely helps along natural selection. Genetically modifying them, as in a lab, should be a cause for notification

I think consumers were now aware of this more than before and know the concept of GMO. Also, there was less use of all the chemicals before.

My best counter argument would be that people all around the world should be able to do what ever the person says and they should be able to do any experament they want to do.

Everything we eat has been genetically modified, some more than others. But yes, we should label food that has been more genetically modified than other food.

I don't agree with the GMO foods because I don't understand it enough now but I don't want to eat food made in a lab.

Genetically modifying a natural organism is much different than selectively breeding two natural organisms that have not been altered.

While labeling our crops does add to our labels, it is important for the people to know what is in the food that they rely upon to live.

I think that it is important for people to know what they are putting in their bodies, that's why I say the label should have to say GMO or non-GMO.

I believe that GMO's are a good thing in some cases. There is a bad stigma behind the because of the motives that companies have for using them.

A counter argument to the statement that labeling GMOs adds an unfounded stigma to the science position could be: Labeling GMOs is not about creating a stigma but rather about providing consumers with transparency and informed choice. Just as we label other food information like nutritional content and allergens, GMO labeling helps consumers make informed decisions about what they're consuming. It doesn't inherently stigmatize GMOs; it empowers individuals to decide for themselves based on their values and beliefs. Additionally, it can also encourage responsible development and use of GMO technology by fostering accountability and traceability in the industry

I believe that not al gmos are bad and most are good because it allows farmer to grow more crops in the same about of space

People who want natural grown foods deserve to be able to see what Chemicals are in their food before they spend their hard earned money on it!

Every American has the right to know what is being put into their food. Food is something everyone needs and you cannot deny showing an in depth list of how you process food out of fear of loosing customers. Health should be prioritized.

GMO labels should be put onto our food labels as a safety hazard of what we choose to consume in our bodies

GMOs that aren't organic should be labeled like a seedless watermelon i'm alright with. but a cow on steroids i dont really want to eat that.

But the crops used to not have any GMP, whereas in today's society, a lot of crops are GMO. People deserve to know the truth.

Some people might have a vendetta against GMO's and don't want to consume them in any way, and according to the constitution that is their right to deny eating foods with GMO's and having these labels would allow them to do just that

We dont Know what half of the things are in the crops that keep them good, some of us could be allergic to it

While GMO's aren't a naturally occuring organism that comes purely from nature, there is nothing about them that causes them to be unsafe or dangerous for us to eat. If you don't like GMO's that much, then grow your own food.

Just because we have done it that way in the past does not mean we couldn't start informing people now.

people may be allergic to substances inherited by another plant as the genes are transmitted from one organism to another, as this can affect the person.

America is the only country in the world that allows the amount of chemical farming we do and it shows in our unhealthy population

Farmers thousands of years ago didn't have the technology to genetically modify plants and put their choosing of chemicals in.