Guest guest Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Good that this is getting attention, and from the supreme court too.From: Center for Food Safety <info@...>Subject: Update: CFS Fighting Monsanto in the Supreme Court!"Michele Horton" <epifany97523@...>Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 10:05 AM Dear Michele, Update: CFS Fighting Monsanto in the Supreme Court! On Tuesday April 27, 2010 the United States Supreme Court heard argument in the Center for Food Safety’s case against Monsanto (Monsanto v Geertson Seed Farms), the first-ever Supreme Court case about genetically engineered crops. To briefly recap, the Center for Food Safety (CFS) spent the last four years successfully litigating against Monsanto and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding the illegality of Monsanto’s pesticide-promoting, Roundup Ready Alfalfa. We sued on behalf of our membership, representing a broad coalition of organic and conventional farmers who wished to retain the right to sow non-GE crops without contamination; public interest environmental organizations focused on the foreseeable environmental impacts of the crops on biodiversity; and consumers who demand the right to choose to eat GE-free, including many of you. Watch a short message from our Executive Director, Kimbrell, and a short film about the case! We believe that the Supreme Court argument went well for CFS. Our legal team did a great job, in a hostile and challenging environment, against great odds. A decision is expected in June and there are many possible outcomes. However, we still have a fighting chance. We will let you know as soon as we hear word. We could not do this important but immensely difficult work without your continued support and generosity. Because of you, CFS has been able to take on Monsanto, one of the most powerful corporations in the world, and repeatedly win, driving them all the way to the Supreme Court. CFS is still in need of your support for this groundbreaking legal case against Monsanto, to help cover legal fees and other costs associated with this case. Support is also needed so we can continue our legal and grassroots work to protect the food supply and hold the government and biotechnology companies such as Monsanto accountable for their actions. Regardless of the outcome of this case, we are committed to protecting the interests of consumers, farmers, and the environment -- fighting the impacts of industrial agriculture and promoting the sustainable alternatives, through litigation where necessary. CFS must continue our work to achieve more ground-breaking victories in protecting the future of our food and our environment. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to CFS today to help us continue our good work to keep our foods and our farms free from GMOs. Together, we can create a new food future for ourselves, our farms, and our families. P.S. – Donate today to receive a copy of In Defense of Food, Your Right to Know, our Non-GMO Shoppers Guide, and more! Visit the web address below to tell your friends about this. Tell-a-friend! If you received this message from a friend, you can sign up for Center for Food Safety. This message was sent to epifany97523@.... Visit your subscription management page to modify your email communication preferences or update your personal profile. To stop ALL email from Center for Food Safety, click to remove yourself from our lists (or reply via email with "remove or unsubscribe" in the subject line). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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