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Originally Posted by DOK
GMO? Genetically modified? That has nothing to do with organic or chemical treated. Totally separate things. Seedless watermelon is genetically modified, so yes, I agree, gmo isn't always bad for you.
BUT, you could look at the consumption rate of north americans as a whole. They eat like pigs, throw away like people who throw a lot of stuff away and generally don't care about other peoples eating habits. To potentially not have enough food is ridiculous if you've ever been to Vegas, a 2 lb. corn beef sandwich that could feed a family of six being eaten by one skinny guy, who throws 75% of it out, that's the real issue.
And, um, any chemical is not a good thing. Just because it's a tiny amount doesn't make it good. Small doses are still doses.
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Yeah, I know the difference between GMO and organic food. It was brought up earlier, so I thought I'd throw my two cents in.
I'm not saying that consumption rates are really high. I'm saying that in order for us to maintain our current rate of consumption, using pesticides and herbicides to control the spread of bugs and weeds is a necessity. Go out to the country and have a look at a field that used chemical pest controls and then look at one that didn't. I'd be willing to bet that the one using herbicides and such to control the problems in it look a helluva lot better than the one that doesn't use anything.
I'll agree that a small dose is still a dose, but the thing is that the amount harmful toxins taken in from eating a piece of fruit or vegetable, a slice of bread, or using canola oil would be negligible...it would take hundreds of you taking in the same stuff over and over again for it to affect you in any way.
If I can handle the chemicals in their concentrated state without any really severe effects, then there's no way a tomato or piece of broccoli wouldn't have any effect after being washed and rinsed ten times over.
Oh and just to win over all the alchy's...without all those great 'cides...no beer! Without high grade barley, where are we gentlemen? We're in a very thirsty, very sober place. Or we're drinking Dude for the rest of our lives. And I am not down with Dude.