Tue, 16 Sep 2003

Truth in Advertising

This is an entirely inappropiate use of so-called "truth in advertising" laws, the end result of which is to deprive the market of the opportunity to both educate consumers and allow their choices to be validated.

It also illustrates exactly the way in which large corporate entities are subverting the American farm. Monsanto has been on my shit list for a while, but this bitching and moaning about people not using their products really takes the cake!

Sour Grapes Over Milk Labeling. Some dairies label their milk to let customers know that they do not use hormone-treated cows. Monsanto, which makes the hormone in question, says this creates a false image and hurts sales. Monsanto sues. By Kristen Philipkoski. [Wired News]

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