Even though this excellent post is several years old, its message is timeless – and absolutely SPOT ON. It really got me to thinking this morning. How much worldwide doubt, and everything that comes with doubt – legislation, fear-mongering – is created by specialized groups with some kind of an axe to grind, whether it be for commercial gain or just due to misplaced ideology? I am talking all controversial subject areas here – creationism, climate change, vaccinations, GMOs, etc. I highly recommend this read.
The issue of mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods is currently under debate here in California. Unlike many of my vegan peers I’m opposed to this campaign to force labeling of GE foods. I have various problems with the idea both in theory and as it has been presented to the public but my primary objection is that passing such a law would be acquiescing to a scientifically unjustified demand by a political pressure group in addition to subverting the purpose and reasoning behind current food labeling law. It may also be a stepping stone to an outright ban, enough advocates have made their desires more than clear on the subject for it to be just a hidden possibility. For many activists it seems this is not an issue so much of giving consumers a choice but rather a way of forcing GMOs off the market. All this reminds me…
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