December 1st, 2010
Alert! Do You Know What You Are Eating?
While mainstream media looked the other way, the Senate moved forward to bring S 510 forward for a floor vote, just before Thanksgiving Break. The timing of this tactic was no accident. The Democrats are now hoping to pass this "most dangerous legislation in history" without general public notice or resistance.
After a historic election in which Americans voted for SMALLER GOVERNMENT, LESS BUREACRACY AND CUTTING COSTS – what have we gotten, so far, instead: TSA airport assaults on our personal privacy – and now planned FDA take-over of what we eat!
Having succeeded in rushing the "Food Safety Modernization Act" out of committee – with bi-partisan support- a floor vote – is now planned – to pass this toxic FDA control package (including impossible standards and prohibitions on small producers.) With the Senate back in session today – we are informed this action tops their immediate agenda. The only thing that can stop this step of the Progressive agenda is immediate, vehement public protest.
So, S 510 now stands out as their most infamous measure with "bi-partisan" support. Naive and/or self-interested GOP – along with "moderate" Democrats gave this a YEA 57-23. IT PASSED!
Since then attention has turned to window-dressing amendments to make this bill more palatable for some over others. (For example, Vitter (LA) amendment to protect his state's seafood industry.) We aren't fooled – and all of US need to let key Senators know they musn't be either.
Amendments or not, THIS IS A BAD BILL! However disguised its intention is to rid the U.S. of small natural producers in favor of expanding big pharma & chemical corporation invasion of our food supply. The politicking surrounding this bill has gotten so insane, GOP supporters are now bragging they've gotten agreement to remove JAIL TERMS for FARMERS – as if that makes the rest of the FDA increased budget and powers OK!
The GOVERNMENT passes now for GOD.
