There is no scientific evidence that GMO foods are harmful to humans.
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All modern farmed foods have been modifed by selective breeding. So there is no reason to believe that the mere act of modifing a genome should add risk
I think it`s not always so easy to find out if GMO food is harmful. F.e: long time effects. Another thing is: maybe GMO food isn`t really harmful, but isn`t healthy either. I don`t why you discuss this topic; if it`s ethical discourse then I would say, that it`s not for sure, to be for GMO food.
The claim "exports" the burden of proof and thus responsibility. If one engages in a risky (potentially harmful in any way) activity - in such delicate areas as food - one holds the responsibility of proving that the activity is not harmful, risks are minimal etc.