Some aspects of the material sited reminds me of the border control debate:

warning against the sudden starting or stopping

Like the population affected by removing a boarder, the environment affected by stopping GE is a complex self-healing system. People tend to get fearful of the change (repercussions) and worry about the cost involved in fixing the problem. Assuming this is valid it means one thing: warn people about such a change.

Fear or concerns for the repercussions is not a justification for leaving a problem of this magnitude in place. We need to make it right ASAP and deal with the fall out and just get it over with. If a problem is left in place the solution will never be realized. So I am very leary of reports that warns against stopping something bad if they are not completely clear that stopping it should be done first and foremost. In essence, no one is smart enough to model or calculate system this complex. The best thing we can do is always move forward and do the right thing making sure to always put out warnings so people can prepare and make the best of it. This is the fastest way to get to the solution.

Thanks for bringing this material together. I like to have a clear view of how this will go. GE needs to be stopped anywhere we can and keep it out of our lives it is a crime. The environment will adjust. I'm really looking forward to more of your posts!