-Caveat Lector- <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/"> </A> -Cui Bono?- Dave Hartley http://www.Asheville-Computer.com/dave -----Original Message----- From: Richard Wolfson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2000 11:05 AM To: Recipient List Suppressed:;;;Recipient.List.Suppressed:;@concentric.net;;; Subject: Action opportunity: Biosafety Protocol Action Dear friends, In the context of the international Biosafety Protocal meetings now going on in Montreal, Maude Barlow, Jeremy Rifkin, and other activists and scientists from all over the world are urging citizens to contact their government representatives and let them know about their grave concerns regarding genetic engineerings. Canadians can contact their MP's, Ministers, etc. Here are some of the points, and the website where you can do this easily: Re: Biosafety Protocol Action FAX THE FEDS Talks on the Biosafety Protocol have begun in Montreal this week, and it is paramount that we let our government know that the following issues of the Protocol should not only be addressed, but respected and implemented. 1) The Advance Informed Agreement (AIA) Procedure The AIA Procedure should be the heart of this Protocol. This means that countries importing GMOs can demand that exporters give them prior notification about the GM product. This will allow the importing country to make a risk assessment of the GMO, before approving the trade. 2) Precautionary Principle It must be clear that it is legitimate for states to refuse a GMO import on the basis of risks to human health, socio-economic and cultural factors and not just scientific evidence. 3)The Biosafety Protocol should take precedence over the provisions of international trade rules, should there be conflicts between the two agreements. 4) Liability Companies exporting GMOs should be strictly liable in the event of problems that arise and should provide adequate compensation for any damages to health, environment or livelihoods. The Protocol must include provisions on strict liability to recognise that GE is a new technology. Making companies liable is one way to ensure that they undertake adequate testing and minimise potential risks. Another thing Maude Barlowe mentioned is that we should demand that our Environment Minister David Anderson attend these very important talks, and of course, that GM Foods should be clearly labelled as such! An easy way to contact the feds via the Internet is: www.web.net/faxfeds <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soap-boxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
