Bt Brinjal and GM crops

Well, very soon, we are going to see Bt brinjal and other edible GM crops being released in India. So, we are seeing a lot of activists holding rallies, campaigns against GM. In Chennai, recently, we saw such a rally in Besant Nagar Beach. I think these activists ought to first learn a little science before trying 'to educate the public' as they claim. I do wish, sanity prevails and the public see through these publicity stunts and see logic and reason. There was an article in the Deccan Chronicle today that I wish readers of this blog to read. http://www.deccanchronicle.com/chennaichronicle/Chennai%20Chronicle/Chennai%20ChronicleDescription.asp
Let me give you all a little background.. General public ought to know that 80% of the brinjal produced by the farmer is infested with pests. To increase yields, farmers indiscriminately spray pesticides on the brinjal crop. Is this alright with public?? This is not brought to the attention of public during these publicity seeking rallies by Green Peace activists. Bt brinjal reduces the pesticide spray by 75%. Now, isn't it sensible to eat Bt brinjal if all other tests like allergenicity and toxicity studies certify that its safe for human consumption? Besides, most medicines today are being produced by GM, if they can be consumed, I don't see why its unsafe to eat GM crops....