Re: “Scientists refute GMO fear tactics,” May 23 editorial (reprinted from The Washington Post).
This editorial touted the findings of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine that show GMO crops don’t adversely affect humans or the environment.
What the editorial didn’t address is the effect these crops have on bees and butterflies. Monsanto, the maker of neonicotinoids, which seem to be one of the causes of bee deaths, makes GMO seeds to be resistant to pesticides. I don’t want pesticides to wipe out honeybees and butterflies, and I also don’t want them sprayed on things that I eat.
When I worked planting flowers in Washington Park in the early ’70s, we used Roundup (neonicotinoid) on one of our flower beds and were told that the pesticide would dissipate quickly (within weeks) and not affect future plantings. What we found was that the flowers planted one year later were severely stunted.
Letap be careful with GMOs and at least label them so those of us who object to them have a choice.
Susan Permut, Monument
This letter was published in the June 5 edition.
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