As a measure to require mandatory labeling of genetically engineered
foods fails to pass in Washington state, we speak to one of its major
supporters, David Bronner, the grandson of Dr. Bronner who founded Dr.
Bronner’s Magic Soaps, who spent $2.3 million on the "Yes on 522"
campaign, but was outspent 3-to-1 by opponents. The campaign against
Initiative 522 drew millions of dollars from major corporations and
out-of-state organizations who spent more than $22 million to defeat it,
including Monsanto, which donated more than $5 million, and DuPont,
which gave almost $4 million. Pepsi, Coca-Cola and Nestle dedicated more
than $1.5 million each. This comes as a recent New York Times poll
found 93 percent of Americans want labels on food containing GM
ingredients. Sixty-four countries require it. Bronner notes votes are
still being counted and the measure is not yet officially defeated, and
says similar measures are pending in Connecticut and Maine.
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Source: democracynow.org
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