Unnatural Selection? (GMO)

Genetically Modified Organism (G.M.O.). This is a plant or animal that has been genetically engineered. Many industries support the development and use of GMOs while many consumers and organizations question their safety and have called for adequate and independent testing of GMO products.

Concerns for Kauai?: Multinational corporations that dominate the genetic engineering industry have made a home for themselves here on the Kauai. DuPont/Pioneer, Monsanto, Sygnenta and others have selected the state of Hawaii (and Kauai in particular) as the place to conduct some of their most experimental open-air field trials of genetically engineered crops. Some are concerned about the effects these introduced, novel species will have on our public health, our local agricultural economy, and our fragile environment.

It is apparent that some Kauai residents feel that GMO testing has been forced upon them. This is the place where you get to decide if that is the case.

Please select “Comments”, below the voting polls, and express your views on this issue either before or after casting your votes.

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