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tecelote

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4. All I have heard is it is "Safe" and they are afraid labels will promote unfounded fear.

Reply to Buzz Clik (Reply #1)

Wed Dec 9, 2015, 12:02 PM

Dec 2015

But, are we a democracy or is this American Fascism?

Unfounded or not, if we want labels that is the government's obligation.

It is up to the companies promoting a new product to change the hearts and minds of Americans. 'Not to circumvent Democracy for greater profits.

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There is no question that the food industry is resisting labeling. Buzz Clik Dec 2015 #1

The real reason is that they are afraid it will hurt profits. That's ALL this is about. n/t djean111 Dec 2015 #2

Cleary, but I doubt that's their official stance. Just curious if the official statement exists. Buzz Clik Dec 2015 #3

All I have heard is it is "Safe" and they are afraid labels will promote unfounded fear. tecelote Dec 2015 #4

if the damned crap is so safe, put the labels on, and let the people decide. but, we cannot niyad Dec 2015 #5