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From: Karen K. Cobeen <aloha-cobeen @hawaii.rr.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 8:40 PM 2013 JUL 3 I PH 12: 23
To: jyoshimoto @co.hawaii.hi.us
Subject: Agriculture - Hawaii Island
Aloha Councilman Yoshimoto: I wanted to be sure you know that we object strongly to the GMO crops now and planed
for Hawaii Island. As has been done in multiples of countries around the globe, Hawaii Island should prohibit GMOs here
in any form. If it is allowed,this will be a tragic legacy for our ohana. The GMO corn already on the Hamakua Coast is
truely a sight to see. Stop at Ookala or Pepeeko and get out of the car and see what it is. Only takes a minute. It's eerily
silent. No birds, no insects, no bees. It's sterile. The soil is dead. What has taken decades to build a vibrant healthy soil
has been destroyed in only a few short years.
I'm hoping you review some of the abundance of science on this topic and particularly the studies NOT prepared by the
GMO related companies. We feel certain you will make the right decision for our community.
Respectfully,
Karen
Karen K.Cobeen
P.O. Box 7028
Kamuela, HI 96743
808-938-0089
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