RE: [pf] Risks, imposed or chosen

by David A

17 December 2000 20:28 UTC

tully wrote:
> David A wrote:
>> As I alluded to earlier
>> (http://csf.colorado.edu/mail/pfvs/2000/msg06055.html), this 
>> assumption is not necessarily a good one.
> 
> Perhaps, but consider what you might choose when presented with 
> a choice between two comparably priced foods:

There's a fallacy right there--producing GM-free food via a completely 
separate, parallel processing line adds significantly to its cost. Just 
off the top of my head I think I've seen figures from about 7% to 20% 
higher. Maybe you or I could afford that, but not everyone could.

> irradiated
> genetically-modified
> hormone-fed
> antibiotic-fed
> chemically fertilized
> chemically pesticided
> 
> If you could choose between comparably priced versions, one with 
> the above "attributes" and one without, which would you choose?

I have no problem with the first two categories. The last four concern 
me much more. I don't see your point.

David