Against Prop. 37

Clip by Paul Sherman

For those who are against the law passing they have many valid reasons as well. The prop.37 had a lack of scientific evidence in an argument against their proposition. Also, if the law is not passed it will increase the expansion of large corporate agricultural businesses. But the main issue with prop. 37 it will affect all of America economically.

         The extra labeling causes an increase in prices for the manufacturers, which forwards to the customers. It is estimated to cost tax payers from $100,000 to one million dollars more annually. It affects everyday food such as wheat, corn, and soybeans, this means a great increase in almost all of the groceries around the company if prop. 37 spreads. “Which house holds will respond to this information or will the consumers just shrug? “Said Matthew Kahn a professor at UCLA’s institute of the Environment. (p.1 California GMO Article).

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         Ultimately Prop. 37 did not pass by six percentage points. Which caused a lot of grief for those who were ready to start this new and improved food movement. But in this economy there is no way the nation is going to be fine with paying extra money per year on grocery’s because of the new packaging. The law just did not have enough clear facts to portray to the public. Mainly the public just wasn’t interested in it enough to spend that extra amount per year. (Prop. 37: Genetically Food Labels Defeated)

         Now while grocery shopping, look our for your families health more. Not every nutrition label or package is telling the truth. Keep these tips in handy while shopping and remember to just shop smart. Just because something is screaming out to you healthy, you should still look at the back label and ingredients. Supporters of Prop. 37 stated "Whether you buy genetically engineered food or not, you have a right to know what you are buying and not gamble on your family’s health," (Prop. 37 Food Labeling Law Fails)