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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Food irradiation has an impressive list of national and international <br /> endorsements: American Medical Association, American Dietetic Association, <br /> American Council on Science and Health, Council for Agricultural Science and <br /> Technology, International Atomic Energy Agency, Institute of Food <br /> Technologists, United Nations Food & Agricultural Organization, and the World <br /> Health Organization. <br /> <br /> We must deal with logic and the facts. Education is essential to inform people <br /> about things they may fear, to help people understand the reality of the situation, <br /> <br /> and the consequences of noncompliance. Today, the decision facing us is to <br /> protect ourselves from our imagined fears or to protect the lives of thousands of <br /> real citizens whose illnesses and deaths are largely preventable. <br /> <br /> I urge the County Council to reject the proposed changes in our code intent on <br /> banning irradiation and to permit this issue to be brought to the voters. In <br /> November, I trust the people of the Big Island will reject fear and make an <br /> informed decision for public health. <br /> <br /> Mahalo. <br />