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From: susan higa <yhkhiga @yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 11:37 AM 2013 JUL 31 07
To: jyoshimoto @co.hawaii.hi.us
Subject: GMO BAN
Dear Council Member,
Please do NOT allow GMO to be tested on Kauai or the Big Island of Hawaii.
Genetically modified organisms have been altered by humans who force non-food
genes - from other species - into the DNA of plants, changing the very nature of the
food itself. Monsanto's mutated seeds have already taken over 90% of the U.S. soy
crop and 95% of the corn. Wheat and fish are next on their agenda.
The American Academy of Environmental Medicine called for a moratorium on GM
foods stating that there is more than a casual association between GM foods and
adverse health effects. This is confirmed in several animal studies. Many doctors
acknowledge that GM foods cause adverse health affects and are prescribing GM-
free diets. Biologists worldwide have concluded that genetically modified organisms
are a major contributor to the sharply deteriorating health of America.
Lab rats, mice and chicken exposed to GMO's as well as sheep grazing on GMO
crops are often smaller. Most of their babies are dying and they are showing up
with cancer, bleeding stomachs, black patches and major irritation in both their
intestines and livers. GMO fed livestock have developed pro-lapsed uteruses,
delivered offspring prematurely and become infertile. This is evidence that DNA
mutations from these GMO products transfers into our own stomachs and continues
to function. Monsanto's GM corn is also causing organ failure in rats.
Please do NOT allow GMO crops to be tested on Kauai. Please do NOT, for the
sake of the current generation of people and the generations ahead.
Thank you for your attention. We rely on you to be our voices.
Susan Higa
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