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Even as ballots are still being cast in the battle over the measure, which would require labeling for genetically modified (GM) foods, the fight is taking an unexpected turn – straight into FBI headquarters. The agency reportedly contacted an attorney for the CA Right to Know campaign, in response to an official complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Justice on October 18, which cited numerous, and likely criminal, actions by the “No on 37″ campaign.
Originally posted by Stop-loss!
It would appear that California still has hope with prop 37 passing since corruption took place in the polls yesterday. I'm not surprised that Monsanto and the other corporate lackeys would pull a stunt like this but I guess with desperate times, they will do what it takes to stay in power.
Even as ballots are still being cast in the battle over the measure, which would require labeling for genetically modified (GM) foods, the fight is taking an unexpected turn – straight into FBI headquarters. The agency reportedly contacted an attorney for the CA Right to Know campaign, in response to an official complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Justice on October 18, which cited numerous, and likely criminal, actions by the “No on 37″ campaign.
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This is fantastic! I was really hoping someone would call out the No on 37 campaign. Hopefully this leads to some real knowledge for the people.
It's about time we catch these crooks red handed and learn the true harm that GMO food brings to our health!
It's about time we catch these crooks red handed and learn the true harm that GMO food brings to our health!
Originally posted by MDDoxs
reply to post by Stop-loss!
Needless to say, if a piece of GMO food was placed before me, I would probably push it away
edit on 7-11-2012 by MDDoxs because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Kali74
There is not one single reason that GMO products should not be labeled as such. The original reasoning (I forget who) was that the people are too dumb and it will scare people off buying any product with the label. Give me a break. A true conspiracy if ever there was one.
Originally posted by Mayson
Originally posted by Kali74
There is not one single reason that GMO products should not be labeled as such. The original reasoning (I forget who) was that the people are too dumb and it will scare people off buying any product with the label. Give me a break. A true conspiracy if ever there was one.
I agree with the original reasoning especially if it helps civilization as a whole by making it easier to grow cheaper more plentiful and more nutritious crops.
I wouldn't be happy if eating them gave me cancer 50 years down the line, but I would take that if the alternative was starvation tomorrow.
I swear I remember reading something years ago about irradiating foods to make them last a long time. How you could cut down on loss due to spoilage and increase food yields and profits that way, but the companies were being required to label the foods as being irradiated and it scared uninformed people away from buying them because of their fear of the word "radiation".
It feels wrong to say this, but maybe people should be kept in the dark sometimes for the good of everyone? Especially if them not knowing won't hurt them. I mean, you might like a dish served somewhere. You'd probably be happier not knowing if it were made of bugs or something equally as gross. Ignorance is bliss and all that.edit on 7-11-2012 by Mayson because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Stop-loss!
It would appear that California still has hope with prop 37 passing since corruption took place in the polls yesterday. I'm not surprised that Monsanto and the other corporate lackeys would pull a stunt like this but I guess with desperate times, they will do what it takes to stay in power.
Even as ballots are still being cast in the battle over the measure, which would require labeling for genetically modified (GM) foods, the fight is taking an unexpected turn – straight into FBI headquarters. The agency reportedly contacted an attorney for the CA Right to Know campaign, in response to an official complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Justice on October 18, which cited numerous, and likely criminal, actions by the “No on 37″ campaign.
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It's about time we catch these crooks red handed and learn the true harm that GMO food brings to our health!
Originally posted by eLPresidente
Maybe I can bring a little bit of good news, the battle for prop 37 isn't over just yet.
Some 25% of ballots in California haven't even been counted yet, these are absentee ballots. Even my own vote was absentee and that 25% represents MILLIONS of votes. Cross your fingers for the downfall of GMO's.
Originally posted by steadilyscreaming
Originally posted by Mayson
Originally posted by Kali74
There is not one single reason that GMO products should not be labeled as such. The original reasoning (I forget who) was that the people are too dumb and it will scare people off buying any product with the label. Give me a break. A true conspiracy if ever there was one.
I agree with the original reasoning especially if it helps civilization as a whole by making it easier to grow cheaper more plentiful and more nutritious crops.
I wouldn't be happy if eating them gave me cancer 50 years down the line, but I would take that if the alternative was starvation tomorrow.
I swear I remember reading something years ago about irradiating foods to make them last a long time. How you could cut down on loss due to spoilage and increase food yields and profits that way, but the companies were being required to label the foods as being irradiated and it scared uninformed people away from buying them because of their fear of the word "radiation".
It feels wrong to say this, but maybe people should be kept in the dark sometimes for the good of everyone? Especially if them not knowing won't hurt them. I mean, you might like a dish served somewhere. You'd probably be happier not knowing if it were made of bugs or something equally as gross. Ignorance is bliss and all that.edit on 7-11-2012 by Mayson because: (no reason given)
You know what? SO WHAT? In America, people can spend their money as they please. If they don't want to buy a product because of an unfounded fear about it, then that is their RIGHT as a consumer. It is not, however, a corporation's right to hide what they do to the products being put out for consumption. If I don't want to eat GMOs I won't. Monsanto would have me eat them whether I like it or not, rather than properly label their product and deal with their business like business people. They could make commercials explaining why they believe that their product is safe. If people still don't want to buy their products they could think of different ways to save money or extend product life, ways that people don't distrust so much. And if people still don't want to buy their products, then OH FREAKIN WELL, welcome to the FREE MARKET. DEAL WITH IT.
But no, much smarter and well informed people like you and Monsanto should be able to just lie and manipulate because the consumers are obviously too stupid to know what's good for them...
Originally posted by eLPresidente
On behalf of Californians, I apologize for being a stupid state and buying into the lies paid for by all $45 MILLION donated by big food and big agra.
I didn't buy the lies but a crap load of my fellow statesmen did. Whats sad is that even my friends who have no idea about GMOs and actually don't even give a crap about healthy eating have heard my pleas, they STILL decided to buy into the B.S. advertisements and thought they were educated enough to reject prop 37.
Pathetic...edit on 7-11-2012 by eLPresidente because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by MDDoxs
reply to post by Stop-loss!
I apologize, I do not have time to watch the video now, but I will at some point.
As I mentioned in my previous post, I am in no way a supporter of GMO foods..My point was that no significant statistical data has been presented in a peer reviewed journal stating the adverse health effects of these modified food products.
I at no time claimed that they were not bad for you, but your OP made it seem like it is proven fact.
I realize there was a French study that had some results, but it has been met with some criticisms.
Claiming things as fact until there is a significant consensus helps no one and just confuses the matter.
Needless to say, if a piece of GMO food was placed before me, I would probably push it away
edit on 7-11-2012 by MDDoxs because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by John_Rodger_Cornman
reply to post by Stop-loss!
I knew they would pull some BS on Gmo labeling.
No way they let that go through without a fight.