Kaua`i Sky

Hello all,

I was listening to Bob Marx on the radio today, he caught my interest. I've done a little research on him and found this.

Bob Marx (running for Hawaii senate) wrote: "The evidence is coming in that supports the fact that these roundup resistant crops are also damaging to us and our offspring when eaten along with the gross use of Pesticides you mentioned that pollute our water and neighboring farms and residents. I think first, we must demand labeling so consumers can stop buying these products. Meanwhile congress must support measures in the Fair Farm bill that help small farmers and break the monopoly Monsanto has on food production, processing etc. Also a full congressional investigation of The health effects must be conducted by INDEPENDENT sources not within the grips of the Monsanto lobbyists and agro business. It is a serious issue we are making a priority.  I would love to work with activists and hear their Ideas and concerns."           Bob, you have my vote!!

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Also I'm going to Oahu tomorrow as an alternate delegate for the Democratic party. I'm going to be submitting these resolutions on GMO. I feel that there may be a connection between GMO growing areas and Chem trails. Thus the patent that Monsanto has for aluminum resistant seed. So in my small way I'm making an effort to bring the spotlight on Monsanto and friends. I'm open for any suggestions and comments that I can carry with me to the conference. Thank you, Kathi

The Labeling of GMO food products

Whereas, When polled in the US there is consistently near 95% public demand for the labeling of GMO foods.

Whereas, Nearly 50 countries have mandatory labeling of GMO foods leaving the USA as one of the few industrialized countries without mandatory GMO labeling.

Whereas, On March 12, 2012 a letter was submitted to FDA commissioner Margaret Hamburg pertaining to the request for mandatory labeling of GMO foods. This bicameral letter was signed by 55 Republican and Democratic members of the US house and Senate.

Whereas, Hawaii could follow the example of the state of California which will have on their November ballet the right to know proposition. At issue is the fundament right consumers have to make informed decisions about the food they consume.

Resolved, That the Democratic Party of Hawaii propose that GMO food labeling becomes available to the residents of Hawaii.

Ordered, That copies of this resolution be presented to the to Democratic members of the Hawaii State Legislature, the Governor of the State of Hawaii, Mayors and City Council members, and to the heads of the state and county regulatory bodies.

Submitted District 16 Alternate Delegate

Kauai lands being used as pesticide testing grounds

Whereas, Corporate farms and chemical companies are consuming ever increasing areas of Kauai to use as testing grounds for Round Up and other toxic pesticides.

Whereas, Invasive plants are becoming increasingly resistant to these pesticides prompting the use of even stronger solutions to be tested.

Whereas, Concerns are being voiced and lawsuits filed, as to the health and environmental risks to the public and the lands due to the testing of these chemicals.

Whereas, Airborne contamination is occurring to the organic farmers with pesticide residue as well as the pollen contamination from the GMO crops.

Resolved, That the Democratic Party of Hawaii shall request that the State of Hawaii conduct an independent study of the toxic effects on the land and the waters and the people of Hawaii due to these chemical testing grounds.

Ordered, That copies of this resolution be presented to the to Democratic members of the Hawaii State Legislature, the Governor of the State of Hawaii, Mayors and City Council members, and to the heads of the state and county regulatory bodies.

Submitted by District 16 Alternate Delegate