Good to see that at least some people in authority are willing to stand up to this big bully with deep pockets and not believe the "preconceived" propaganda they peddle about. If Monsanto believe that these GMOs (Gotta Meddle with Others) are so good they should be willing to sign a statutory declaration that this crop will not result in loss of livelihood for farmers or the health of consumers and then see if they are arrogant enough to believe there own propaganda.

I agree cropdoc. Strict liability legislation would be another means to ensure that the companies benefitting from GE crops pay for any damages caused by them either to farmers' livelihoods, or to human health. Why should non-GE farmers and consumers bear all the risks associated with the introduction of GE crops?