Obama's Appointments Provide Muted Hope for Sustainability Advocates
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President Barak Obama is a shrewd and intelligent politician and we marvel at his poise and confidence in the face of turbulence. He truly had us at "hello." His campaign position statements made us believe that the green/sustainability/organic movement will finally have a politician who, if not directly an advocate, will at least be able to listen equally to both sides of debate. For example, while stating on the campaign trail that "genetic engineering of plants have provided enormous benefits to American farmers," he also recognized the need for "stringent tests for environmental and health effects," as well as the need for "strong regulatory oversight guided by the best available scientific advice." Candidate Obama also supported mandatory labeling for genetically modified foods and stated that he was against FDA's food designation of Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS). Candidate Obama, we were told, believed that 'the consumer has the right to know' and that he was is also "for" the Organic and Sustainable Agriculture.
Which is why, perhaps, we find it so disconcerting that the President’s agricultural appointments have been heavily in favor of Big Ag. In fact, the President's appointment picks, much to our chagrin, resemble that of his predecessor. A collective gasp is appropriate right about now.
Let’s tally up the President’s agricultural contributions since he took office.
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Which is why, perhaps, we find it so disconcerting that the President’s agricultural appointments have been heavily in favor of Big Ag. In fact, the President's appointment picks, much to our chagrin, resemble that of his predecessor. A collective gasp is appropriate right about now.
Let’s tally up the President’s agricultural contributions since he took office.
Continue reading: http://gmo-journal.com/index.php/2010/08/03/obamas-appointments-provide-muted-ho...
