I had been prepared to write a blog post entry today about one of my favorite ground covers. It was to be nice, light reading for a Friday afternoon. But I couldn’t bring myself to complete it because of something that is eating away at me.
I will not claim to be an expert in all things organic, various farming practices, or even genetically engineered crops. But I have shopped at Whole Foods, eaten Stonyfield yogurt and know all about the beast that is Monsanto. If you haven’t already, watch the film Food, Inc. I promise you will never look at food the same way again. And I promise you will become infuriated with the practices of Monsanto … and the FDA … and the USDA.
I can voice my disgust all I want to my friends and family or post an article on Facebook and Twitter but it isn’t enough. I am pissed at myself for not getting more involved and taking a stand. It may be as simple as refusing to shop at Whole Foods or refusing to eat a certain yogurt, but it is a start. I am determined to change my ways and I hope you feel the same after reading the articles below:
http://www.counterpunch.org/cummins01282011.html
http://action.fooddemocracynow.org/sign/kiss_your_organics_goodbye/
http://www.naturalnews.com/031138_Monsanto_Roundup.html
I would love to hear your thoughts on this.
Thank you
John
Amazing that the people we elect to look after the long-term welfare of our country & our citizens are so extremely blind to this. Just blows my mind. Just when you think the momentum was really going the right direction, it’s as though not one of them has a clue. This is a very sad time.
Go to this website http://www.organicconsumers.org/
I am getting involved in “Millions Against Monsanto Truth in Labeling Campaign”
While you can’t force companies to label foods containing GMO, perhaps those who are GM free should emblazon this on their products and all others will be seen as using GMO’s by default. But I also think it’s really important that all donations to politicians are public knowledge,as this seems to affect so many issues.
I just saw that movie recently. The food industry makes me sick what they are doing. Another really good movie to watch is The Future of Food. I’ve been thinking lately to become more involved as well. As a society we should voice our concerns. WE deserve healthy safe food.
I agree. Donations by politicians should all be public knowledge. Food INC reinforced my decision to live a natural (as much as possible), meat free life style. I hope that others will volunteer and spread awareness as much as possible.