This is nothing like existing GMOs, though. The genetic modification per se isn't the issue, it's the nature of the particular modification that matters. This

This is nothing like existing GMOs, though. The genetic modification per se isn't the issue, it's the nature of the particular modification that matters. This is what scientists have been saying since transformation became practical. If you're under the impression that there was no legitimate fear of GMOs, then you were mistaken. There are numerous risks, such as the generation of noxious pests (i.e. super weeds), contamination of wild populations, dangerous metabolites, etc. The important realization is that these are tractable concerns that are relatively easy to avoid. The kinds of commercial transgenes that are at issue are carefully chosen to avoid these potential issues. To wit, glyphosate resistance was chosen because 1) glyphosate is a relatively benign herbicide and 2) the shikimic acid pathway is limited to plants.