tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post7205411204403250878..comments2023-10-17T04:51:08.765-10:00Comments on KauaiEclectic: Musings: Bottom LineJoan Conrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-37752484157349736792011-11-26T08:36:16.651-10:002011-11-26T08:36:16.651-10:00I agree that this debate is about choice. No one ...I agree that this debate is about choice. No one is trying to shut down the GMO companies in this debate - just mandate a three-letter disclosure.<br />Consumers should have the choice.<br />Its like when Safeway just got sued for not disclosing that its "fresh" ahi was treated with carbon monoxide to make it red. Just like the GMO companies, Safeway was in court saying "but we don't need to disclose since its harmless". <br />I really think that the free market should decide - and that requires disclosure. And yes, the non-GMO producers SHOULD start labeling the hell out their packaging. Probably should get a recognizable "Non-GMO" certification label going asap....in self defense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-46353234248131797282011-11-24T11:25:19.768-10:002011-11-24T11:25:19.768-10:00How would the state regulate foods packaged on the...How would the state regulate foods packaged on the mainland or in a foreign country? Would you suggest banning all foods that are not labeled from being sold in Hawaii? Ain't happening.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-87705732521996854922011-11-24T07:08:05.206-10:002011-11-24T07:08:05.206-10:00Thank you!Thank you!irknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-71119773008205426182011-11-23T20:01:07.382-10:002011-11-23T20:01:07.382-10:00the vote went unanimous w/ nadine suggesting that ...the vote went unanimous w/ nadine suggesting that the state is not prepared or capable to regulate the industry for labeling purposes. she's right. our state gov can be pathetic at times; will see where this leads to. still a victory of sorts; but no dancing in the streets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-70091498884158603702011-11-23T19:58:30.695-10:002011-11-23T19:58:30.695-10:00....and i like my chips GMO FREE!....and i like my chips GMO FREE!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-48291173503475864062011-11-23T13:38:31.857-10:002011-11-23T13:38:31.857-10:00mahalo joan, heading to the council meeting soon. ...mahalo joan, heading to the council meeting soon. sad that it's all for show and the state will fumble the punt by the county. can we expect the federal government to step and make the play?<br />i just hope they pass it and the state can pressure the feds to do the right thing. sorry for the football analogy but the bowl season is starting soon and.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-82698498748214174482011-11-23T12:33:26.333-10:002011-11-23T12:33:26.333-10:00Monsanto is hurting a bit from the down sales in R...Monsanto is hurting a bit from the down sales in Round Up. Their patent ran out and now the Chinese are selling a cheaper version. To compete, Monasanto is cutting their prices by half.<br /><br />But......they are still making 100's of billions of dollars and can afford to put "frickin" labels on their polluted GM food products....which most likely contain glyphosate too.<br /><br />The county has no clue about labeling. Do we have a bunch of yoyo's or doh dohs running things on the island? Or are they just playing dumb...each scrambling for next election money from Pioneer and Monsanto....?<br /><br />http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=atEjqc3w7xck<br /><br />http://www.wikinvest.com/stock/Monsanto_Company_%28MON%29<br /><br /><br />Dr. ShibaiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com