The Libertarian Case AGAINST Mandatory GMO Labeling

[FrankRep]

The Libertarian Case AGAINST Mandatory GMO Labeling



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNlfg9F-BhY


Libertarians should be opposed to government mandates forcing food companies to label genetically modified foods. We should support the free market and getting the government out of the food industry. Let's not give more power to the FDA. Many companies already voluntarily label food containing no genetically modified ingredients.


Ron Paul:

"The federal government lacks constitutional authority to mandate labeling of products containing genetically-modified food. Furthermore, those who do not wish to consume genetically-modified products should be leery of federally-mandated labeling because history shows that federal regulatory agencies are susceptible to 'capture,' where the regulators end up serving the interest of the business they are supposed to control. In the case of labeling, federal agencies could redefine the meaning of 'modified' to allow genetically-engineered food on the market without fully-informing consumers of the presence of genetically- engineered ingredients. Instead of federal regulation, consumers should demand that manufactures provide full information and refuse to buy those products that are not fully labeled. Once producers see there is a demand for non-genetically-engineered products they will act to fulfill that demand. Of course, makers of genetically-engineered food should be held legally responsible if they fraudulently market their products or harm anyone."​

 

[familydog]

Why do so many libertarians see this as a free market issue? Monsanto does not operate in a free market. They never did and they never will. Monsanto is basically the fourth branch of government. They do what they want with impunity. Frankly it's embarrassing how many people think this is an issue of innocent business vs. evil government.

 

[PierzStyx]

Why do so many libertarians see this as a free market issue? Monsanto does not operate in a free market. They never did and they never will. Monsanto is basically the fourth branch of government. They do what they want with impunity. Frankly it's embarrassing how many people think this is an issue of innocent business vs. evil government.

Because at the end of the day, everything is a free market issue. Excuse government over-stepping its legal boundaries in one area, lose your right to complain about it elsewhere and be a huge hypocrite. The truth is that as the quote from Dr. Paul has brought up, it wouldn't work anyway. The most effective system to make sure businesses are honest and doing what they should is the free market. Only buy products labelled as being non-GMO, convince those around you to do the same, and more businesses will make those products. Its an elegant simple solution that doesn't require unconstitutional or immoral use of force.

 

[Seraphim]

I don't think GMO labelling should be mandatory.

What sends me into a fit of rage is that company's that do label as NON GMO are raped with litigation by Monsanto and the USG.

 

[familydog]

Because at the end of the day, everything is a free market issue. Excuse government over-stepping its legal boundaries in one area, lose your right to complain about it elsewhere and not be a huge hypocrite. The truth is that as the quote from Dr. Paul has brought up, it wouldn't work anyway. The most effective system to make sure businesses are honest and doing what they should is the free market. Only buy products labelled as being non-GMO, convince those around you to do the same, and more businesses will make those products. Its an elegant simple solution that doesn't require unconstitutional or immoral use of force.

So, if the IRS chief gets audited and forced to pay back taxes, I should feel bad for him? Of course not. If you live by government you die by government. I have no sympathy for any parasite whose host turns on him.

 

[PierzStyx]

So, if the IRS chief gets audited and forced to pay back taxes, I should feel bad for him? Of course not. If you live by government you die by government. I have no sympathy for any parasite whose host turns on him.

If you're using the government in the same way they are, pushing unconstitutional and immoral legislation, then you are a parasite too.

 

[Debbie Downer]

If you're using the government in the same way they are, pushing unconstitutional and immoral legislation, then you are a parasite too.

Someone please rep this for me.

 

[familydog]

If you're using the government in the same way they are, pushing unconstitutional and immoral legislation, then you are a parasite too.

I'm not using government for anything. I don't support mandated labeling. I just laugh out loud at the outrage at forcing a quasi-government entity to be regulated by government.

 

[jbauer]

It's easy to bitch about GMO with your mouth full. Monsanto has jut become the wiping kid on this issue.

 

[EBounding]

It's strange that the only people complaining about GMO's are those with full bellies. The starving in Africa should rally to get the Government to ban GMO food.

 

[Working Poor]

Why do so many libertarians see this as a free market issue? Monsanto does not operate in a free market. They never did and they never will. Monsanto is basically the fourth branch of government. They do what they want with impunity. Frankly it's embarrassing how many people think this is an issue of innocent business vs. evil government.

I am embarrassed that people in our movement would consider this a free market issue. Aspartame no longer has to be put on labels either and as I and others like me can experience life tbreatening consequences if they come into contact with it I for one am all in favor of truthful labeling of food substances. I don't care what Ron Paul or anyone else says about it.

 

[RonPaulFanInGA]

It's strange that the only people complaining about GMO's are those with full bellies. The starving in Africa should rally to get the Government to ban GMO food.

This.

 

[Wooden Indian]

At the end of the day, this is not anything that Congress should be involved in. Not in one direction or the other.

Our household goes out of it's way to identify GMO foods and leave them on the shelves. Do we get duped sometimes by labeling? Probably. But we catch it enough of the time that if everyone would do it, it would become unprofitable for them to continue using the crap, and they'd be forced to remove them or suffer huge losses.

An informed public is what's needed here. Not MOAR LAWZ!! The answer is never more laws, really.

 

[Working Poor]

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[Carlybee]

They are already required to list ingredients. Studies have shown it doesn't cost any more to add the GMO labeling and testing. We are not dealing with a normal company with Monsanto..we are dealing with a monster that wants to poison the world. That being said the government is complicit and one does have to wonder how to safeguard from their machavellian intent.

 

[Debbie Downer]

I am embarrassed that people in our movement would consider this a free market issue. Aspartame no longer has to be put on labels either and as I and others like me can experience life tbreatening consequences if they come into contact with it I for one am all in favor of truthful labeling of food substances. I don't care what Ron Paul or anyone else says about it.

That's not true. Aspartame must be labelled in all foods.

What you're misrepresenting is that some dairy groups want FDA approval to allow the use of artificial sweeteners in milk without having to label the milk as "reduced calorie" or "reduced sugar."

Of course if you ask the "natural news" and mercola crowd they'll misrepresent the fact, as usual.

 

[Carlybee]

It's strange that the only people complaining about GMO's are those with full bellies. The starving in Africa should rally to get the Government to ban GMO food.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...suicide-using-genetically-modified-crops.html

 

[Debbie Downer]

They are already required to list ingredients. Studies have shown it doesn't cost any more to add the GMO labeling and testing. We are not dealing with a normal company with Monsanto..we are dealing with a monster that wants to poison the world. That being said the government is complicit and one does have to wonder how to safeguard from their machavellian intent.

Yeah, Monsanto wants us to poison us all dead so they can sell more food...

 

[VoluntaryAmerican]

I am embarrassed that people in our movement would consider this a free market issue. Aspartame no longer has to be put on labels either and as I and others like me can experience life tbreatening consequences if they come into contact with it I for one am all in favor of truthful labeling of food substances. I don't care what Ron Paul or anyone else says about it.

I see labels more and more all the time that says "No Aspartame" ... "No High Fructose corn syrup" ... on name brand popular products.

The government should stay out of this issue on all fronts, the free market is already fixing the problem.

 

[Carlybee]

Yeah, Monsanto wants us to poison us all dead so they can sell more food...

Control the food supply, control the world. We aren't going to be running out of humans anytime soon but the quality of life for those humans is another matter...keeps the cancer clinics busy.