> Apparently potatoes and corn are fairly easily > manipulated genetically, as they came up in a number > of examples. On a positive note, at least corn and potatoes aren't paleo! I try to keep a balanced, rational approach to the whole diet/food "philosophy" that has dogged mankind since it's inception and will continue to do so. On one hand, I think that the advances "technology" and "agricultural progress" have made have benefitted a large percentage of humanity, providing access to decent-quality, reasonably-healthy food. Hey, none of us might eat brown rice, GM potatoes, or apple cider vinegar, but I'd rather see my friends and loved ones eating those items instead of twinkies, white bread and luncheon meats! On the other hand (the one I follow), we on this list have decided to take the time, discipline and finances to further refine and develop our diet with the intent of better health, life extension, etc. It's all personal choice - some people "require" expensive hand-crafted stereos and cars to enhance the enjoyment of life, while others are content with jamboxes and Hondas. Same with choice of diet. I neither endorse nor support the dietary choices of others but I also have no desire to enforce my "dietary will" upon them, either. GM foods may continue to infiltrate the produce department, but there will always be a market for "primitive", organic foods (which I will continue to support), just as there will always be a market for vacuum-tube stereo equipment and Ferraris. Like it or not, we are dilettantes and connossieurs of exotic, "hand-crafted" foods! All the best, Jade