Kavin Senapathy writing for the Skepchich blog…
Biotech Opponents: Enough with “If It’s Safe Then Drink It” Rhetoric
“If glyphosate is so safe, go ahead and drink it.” This is a favorite “gotcha” phrase of opponents of genetically engineered (GE) foods. I’m a science writer, biotechnology advocate, and mom of two young children. If I only had a nickel for every time I’ve been asked to drink glyphosate or Roundup (the commercial formulation of glyphosate) I’d be swimming in nickels.