From: George Gore [geo_gore@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2001 12:52 AM
To: fdadockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: re: dockets 00N-1396 and 00D-1598

Dear FDA,

I do not appreciate unsupervised experiments being
conducted on my body without my express and informed
consent.  

Since science cannot prove GMO's are safe for
long-term human consumption, requiring labeling of GMO
products would give every American the freedom of
choice we deserve in a democracy.  

Do you believe the rights of businesses to make
profits outweigh the rights of individuals to give
express and informed consent?

Human knowledge of biochemistry is in its infancy. 
Despite tremendous potential for genetic modification,
unintended consequences are certain to emerge because
of the vast complexity of the systems involved.  Our
experiments with nuclear power and chemistry also
showed tremendous potential, but later revealed
serious flaws requiring very careful controls.

Rapid changes in ecosystems trigger complex reactions,
which usually result in extinction.  We can jump in
the deep end and pray we learn how to swim before we
drown.  Or we can wade in gradually to reduce the risk
of dangerous consequences.  We've been on Earth
millions of years, what's the rush?  

Sincerely,
George Gore
217 N East St
Chatham IL 62629
(217) 483-7432


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