Those Zany bush inc. Folks....

There is no reason to believe that just because a food product is genetically altered, that it is any less safer. They undergo extensive testing from the fda to ensure their safety. Real cherrys are miniscule in size. We've been eating genetically altered food for years.

Biologically speaking, there is no reason to believe that just because more copies of a certain gene that enhances the size of a fruit are inserted, that the food is any less safer, especially after undergoing testing for years. The only change that such a modification leads to is an increase in the amount of meat in the fruit. The biological composition of the meat is unchanged.

Any one concerned that these human genes are going to leave the food and enters our cells modifying us needs to go back and retake their high school biology class. That's simply not possible. There is absolutely no mechanism through which one can take up genes from the food they eat. Any microbiologist can tell you that this is simply impossible.

And if such enhancements help our hard working farmers make more money and lose less crop, then all the better.

But widespread public ignorance of the precise mechanisms behind genetic modifications, procedures such as irradition, and the extensive testing undergo cost farmers a lot of money.

I bring up irradition because it's a similar situation. Irradition is a process that works similar to how a microwave works to kill bacteria on food. Those familiar with the science behind the procedure know that there is absolutely no basis whatsoever to believe irradiated food poses any risk. Yet it offered a cheaper and more importantly far healthier alternative to pesticides. Yet at the insistence of some consumer advocacy groups ignorant of the science behind irradiation, irradiated food was required to be labeled as such. The general public largely unfamiliar with what that means associated it with radiation and cancer and opted to buy pesticide infested alternatives instead. Shops began to stop ordering irradiated food and there are probably several people out there right now who have cancer as a result of these pesticides that they never would have contracted had it not been for the labels on irradiated food.

This is why it is my belief that the only people who should determine which legislation should be passed are those that are familar with all the facts behind the issue.

Chemicals and pesticides are the real problems. Newer procedures such as genetic enhancements and irradition are actually far healthier and decrease the use of pesticides as well.

Similarly, meat preparation should be better regulated. It is carried out in cramped unsanitary disease ridden conditions and the slaugtering techinques are not only grossly inhumane but undeniably dangerous. And some of the drugs cows are injected with to increase their size amount to little more than poisions.

I'm not saying that there aren't real problems with the food industry. I'm saying lets focus on the ones that we have a scientific basis to view as problematic.

And just out of curiosity, what exactly is your objection with letting people know that condoms fail roughly 4% of the time even when used properly as instructed? Far too many people remain ignorant of this fact. If more people had the foresight to complement their condoms with a birth control pill as well, the incidence of unwanted unplanned pregnancies would virtually disappear.

I'm saying just a few years of testing does not necessarily make a profit oriented company's claims of safety necessarily true.

I am a real veteran and I disagree totally, denny.

Real veterans understand the courage it takes our 43rd CIC to actually combat terrorism and tyranny while simultaneously promoting our American ideals and freedoms. Real veterans also understand who Kerry is because he showed us his immoral colors in Nicaragua. By the way, thankfully, his side lost and Nicaragua is now a vibrant democracy. Just as it took courage then, it takes courage now. Kerry's instincts were wrong then and are still wrong for America.

The issues in America are found amongst our public schools, our national defense, tax relief, Social Security and Medicare, healthcare, and our economy. I want you to be honest with yourself and the all the facts while you determine which of these two, the President George W. Bush, or his opponent, Sen. John Kerry, has actually accomplished and made progress on these issues.

The principals we strive to fight against in America are found amongst abortions or suicides, crime or smut, and lack of faith; read Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. Now I ask you; are all these deaths and the misery associated with abortions or suicides necessary? Do we really need to allow for so much crime and smut and all of its pain and consequences? Do we have such little faith that we blame God for our poverty of morals? When choosing a leader to fight against these principalities, choose one well armed to take the fight to the enemy. Do you know in your heart were Sen. John Kerry stands and defends our collective morals? He and his party are aligned with the devil! They represent evil forces which are tearing apart our citizen's basic rights of Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.

I encourage you to move away from gratifications towards responsibility and provide this President, George W. Bush, with your great vote.