GMO Free Idaho Protesters Gather at Sen. Mike Crapo’s Boise Office to Demand Labels
Genetically modified foods are detrimental to human health and should carry clear labeling that warns consumers, argued protesters with GMO Free Idaho, standing outside U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo's office on July 18.
July 19, 2012 | Source: Boise Weekly | by Andrew Crisp
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Genetically modified foods are detrimental to human health and should carry clear labeling that warns consumers, argued protesters with GMO Free Idaho, standing outside U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo’s office on July 18.
“We’re here to educate people on what a GMO is,” said Leslie Stoddard. “Ninety percent of consumers, when polled, said they wanted GMOs labelled.”
GMO’s are genetically modified organisms, or crops with DNA that has been modified to increase yields and flourish around chemical sprays, like Monsanto’s Roundup.
The farm bill recently debated by the U.S. Senate included an amendment introduced by Vermont Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders, which would give states the ability to require labels on foods containing GMOs. However, that amendment was defeated 73 to 26, with Sen. Crapo voting against.
“It’s not a partisan issue. It’s about consumer’s rights,” said Stoddard.