I think that if the right people are in the room, a meaningful discussion about the food issue can be entertained. It's something that would help a lot and it's long overdue. We have introduced these technologies into the food system without consulting with people, without informing the people, and without giving the people any choice in the matter. That's unconscionable in a highly developed modern economy with a well-educated populace. If the common good is being served by these technologies, then surely that's something we can convey to our people and have them buy into, but we seem very reluctant to do that.
I think the answer to your question is that if the right people are in the room and if the population is well represented--and not just those who want to develop the technologies--then I think that' s a very good idea. It's a forum we would be happy to participate in.
On the issue of adventitious presence, which is a very critical issue, we have to keep in mind what I suggested: we're on the verge of releasing a new species, genetically modified, that is in a league of its own with regard to contamination of the agricultural landscape. That is alfalfa. Let's talk about getting that stopped. Then we'll talk about how to deal with the ones that we've already introduced.