Over 80 percent of Americans support mandatory labels on foods containing DNA

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Over 80 percent of Americans support “mandatory labels on foods containing DNA”

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The Oklahoma State survey result is probably an example of the intersection between scientific ignorance and political ignorance, both of which are widespread.

In this case, excessive and unnecessary warning labels on food products could confuse consumers, and divert their limited attention from real dangers.[/quote]

Hey, but GMO labeling isn't just playing off of fearmongering in an un-informed populace, right? This is admittedly strange though- don't people learn about DNA in high school? I know we did. There are also more gems of public ignorance:

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These people are totally qualified to determine whether DNA is a risk to humans and to elect the government! Isn't democracy great!