Genetic engineering of food has far outrun the science that must be its first governing discipline.
Many unknowns attend the insertion of genes across species, from ecological risks to food allergies.
In addition to outcry from consumers, a growing number of farmers and farm organizations have been voicing opposition to GE foods. For too long farmers have had their management practices dictated by corporate agribusiness. The Clinton-Gore Administration has been extremely cozy with the GE industry and Bush promises only to be more so.