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Default proposed California law to hurt foodies and the poor


"Malcom "Mal" Reynolds" > wrote in message
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> In article >, Mark Thorson >
> wrote:
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>> Craziness starts here, but it doesn't stay here.
>>
>> http://www.freakonomics.com/2012/06/...gmo-labeling-l
>> aw-could-limit-your-food-choices-and-hurt-the-poor/

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> how does more info limit choice?



Excellent question! I do agree it's possible, if forced to label GM foods,
some big conglomerates might raise their prices. But I doubt it would be to
such a degree as to "hurt the poor". Just more fearmongering on Mark's
part.

Jill