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946 P03 MRY 85 '97 17:04 <br /> since n s <br /> o uppliers or retailers want to be as <br /> i sociated <br /> with food irradiation. <br /> Most Americans know that Pood ir~radiatien is not an <br /> outgrowth of the farming or food industries. It is an <br /> outgrowth of the problem of nuclear waste. It is a <br /> technology in search of a use. (Food irradiation is a <br /> poor solution to the problem of nnuclear waste. We <br /> consider the introduction of nuclear waste materials at <br /> any new sites a reckless contamination of our <br /> neighborhoods and communities. I <br /> 5. It has been widely reported that radiation damages the <br /> makeup and structure of food. Good health dictates <br /> Presh foods, not preserved foods, and certainly not <br /> foods exposed to deadly radiation. <br /> 6. Food irradiation is unnecessary.i All of the supposed <br /> benefits attributed to food irradiation are already <br /> obtainable from other less expensive, less dangerous <br /> processes. <br /> On behalf of all ANHS members, I respectfully urge you to <br /> oppose the construction of an irradiation facility in your <br /> community for health and environmental safety reasons. <br /> Sincerely, I <br /> 3ames Michael Lennon <br /> Executive Director <br /> <br /> Please make this letter a numbered communication. <br /> i <br /> <br /> Councillor Arakaki: Page 2 of 2 <br /> I <br /> <br />