Columnist Takes Issue With Genetically Modified Food Bill

In the syndicated “Alternative Health with Dr. Lind” column in the Washington Times (3/28, 76K), Dr. Peter Lind, who practices metabolic and neurologic chiropractic at his wellness clinic in Salem, OR, wrote, “President Barack Obama signed a spending bill, HR 933, into law, the ‘Monsanto Protection Act,’ that strips federal courts of the authority to immediately halt the planting and sale of genetically modified (GMO) seed crop regardless of any consumer health concerns.”

In voicing his opposition to the bill, Lind quoted several studies and group statements pointing to potential safety issues with genetically modified foods, including one from the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, which concluded, “There is more than a casual association between GM foods and adverse health effects. There is causation, ‘as defined by recognized scientific criteria.”

Lind urged readers to educate themselves about genetically modified foods and seeds and to get in touch with elected officials on all levels of government to voice their concerns.