06/17/2012
by Angelina McClean concerning GMOs
I thought I'd share this response from the Obama administration about a petition I sent. It's cool that they responded, but their backing up of the propaganda that GMOs "promise benefits" (how long has it been, now? 15 years?) and that "some" Americans want to know if their food is genetically altered (try MOST Americans!).. well, I hope he really is considering this issue more..
Angelina,
Thank you for getting in touch to share your concerns regarding genetically modified crops.
We've received your petition, and I'd like to take some time to write back on this issue.
A strong farming economy goes hand-in-hand with protecting the environment. President Obama has taken historic actions to promote clean air and water by raising car and truck mileage, reducing mercury and toxic air pollution, and restoring our great ecosystems from the Great Lakes to the Everglades. His administration is working with more than 500,000 farmers and ranchers to implement conservation practices on more than 30 million acres of land.
President Obama is committed to a strong agricultural economy where family farmers can prosper. He called on Congress to eliminate taxpayer subsidies to wealthy agribusiness. And under his leadership, the Food and Drug Administration has adopted guidelines to reduce the use of antibiotics to enhance livestock's growth or promote production, not treat illnesses.
Genetically modified crops hold out the promise of benefits like increased production and reduced reliance on pesticides. At the same time, some Americans want more information to help them choose their food. President Obama understands these concerns and is considering additional steps in this area.
Thank you again for writing us.
Sincerely,
James Kvaal
Policy Director
Obama for America
