HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0271.638 2012-2014 Council Testimony
From: Irena <irenabliss @gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 6:30 AM
To: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us
Subject: Opportunity to create a GMO-free future for Hawaii - honor the aina and the people!!
Re: Bill 79 - GMO Prohibition - Hawaii County
Hawaii can be a beacon in the world as a non-GMO island nurturing seed production—free from GMO
contamination and be a protective sanctuary for many non-GMO crops attracting international
growers. Non-GMO alfalfa and soybeans and other crops grow well in Hawaii free from GMO
contamination. Hawaii could continue to be a flourishing haven for locals and tourists seeking non-
GMO products, etc. We have lived for centuries here in the old ways... let us continue to shine the
light of these ancient and wise practices in nurturing and growing our food, in these modern,
unbalanced times.
I urge you to support GMO Prohibition in Hawaii and continue honoring the aina, following a wise
precautionary principle (where there is uncertainty or potential harm to humans and the natural
environment). Let us live pono now, and reject short-term monetary gains, and create a wiser, more
progressive, harmonious and sustainable future for our children and future generations. Let us
respect the aina and ourselves and cultivate a progressive GMO free Hawaii!
Mahalo!
Irena Strzinar 'a3
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