From: brenda dunn [biniwin@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2001 12:26 AM
To: fdadockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: Docket OON-1396+Docket OOD-1598

Dear FDA,
I am writing in regards to the situation concerning current standards of the 
marketing of genetically engineered foods. I am very opposed to genetically 
engineered food on the whole, thinking it a complete travesty to nature and 
all life on earth in general. However, the grim reality is that it exists 
thanks to the likes of such benevolent corporations as Monsanto. I for one, 
and for many surely, am strongly in favor of: premarket safety testing
             premarket environmental testing
             absolutely the mandatory labeling of all gen.and modified
             foods on the market
             public access to all information and studies done on GE
             food.
This is absolutely essential, that all citizens of this nation are informed 
of what we are ingesting. That we know and have the choice to choose 
genetically engineered food if we wish. I have read in some sources that 
polls are showing that people would rather not have GE food but then are 
trusting FDA that it is safe. If people are aware that it is the food they 
are buying is GE and still choose to but it that is one thing. Then it 
should be labeled, still. However, what about those who are completely 
unaware of the type of food they are buying and would not buy it had they 
had read that is was genetically engineered. This is one of the strongest 
arguments. Why is there such deceit going on, such disrespect and utter 
disregard for us consumers? The ones whom allow Monsanto to exist, who put 
money into their pockets. It must stop! The people in England and France 
weren't rioting for nothing when it came to this issue. We need as a nation 
come together in unity and demand our rights to know what's in out 
sustenance. Please heed our requests.
                                   Thank You,
                                   Brenda Dunn
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