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A FIRM 'NO' TO GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOOD LABELING.(OPINION)(Editorial)
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Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI)
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November 24, 2002
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Opponents of genetic engineering frequently resist the facts. Such is the case with the results of the Nov. 5 vote in Oregon on a proposal to require special labels on genetically engineered food.
As the Wisconsin State Journal reported last Sunday, opponents of genetic engineering in Wisconsin argue that the Oregon vote will boost their efforts to require similar labels in Wisconsin. But the fact is, Oregon voters rejected the labeling proposal by 72 percent to 28 percent. That bears elaboration. In a state perceived to be receptive to a labeling measure, voters overwhelmingly decided it is a bad idea for a state to have its own plan to single out genetically engineered ...