Nutrition: (n.) The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
Genocide: (n.) The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group.
Over the past two years, I have come to the realization that the global population has been deceived. Knowledge is undoubtedly the most virtuous pursuit, yet certain knowledge is irrefutably restricted in modern times. Those who control every aspect of our food use our ignorance to their advantage. They gather statistics on our lack of knowledge and devise effective marketing strategies to condition us into specific behaviors.
For instance, McDonald’s, a corporation that spends millions annually on marketing, targets our children as a secondary demographic, with parents as their primary focus. Commercials serve as the primary means of product exposure, subtly suggesting products. Impulse buying is a prime example of subliminal messages influencing our subconscious. These commercials are constantly circulating across major broadcasting networks, which are directly connected to entertainers who hold significant influence in product distribution. However, the miseducation of food origins and their effects on obesity and other ailments are the leading causes of these health issues. Health is directly proportional to diet, as evidenced by numerous surveys and statistics. For instance, the average life expectancy of Americans (77 years, according to a 2014 Worldbank.com survey) is significantly lower compared to countries outside the U.S., such as Canada (80), Hong Kong (81), Iceland (81), Japan (81), and Switzerland (81). Although the differences may be minimal in number, their potential impact is enormous.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is responsible for agricultural production and food inspection throughout the nation. While the USDA is involved in the development of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) holds primary responsibility for their regulation and approval for human consumption.
It is important to note that the FDA was responsible for the introduction of GMOs in 1982. The first GMO was engineered E. coli bacteria to produce Humulin, an insulin used to treat diabetes. By 1994, GMOs had become widely available in supermarkets across the United States. However, GMOs are not the sole concern in the realm of food safety. Other harmful substances, such as hybrid vegetables, pesticides, and unconventional planting methods, also pose risks to the nutritional value of our food. Despite the presence of these challenges, minimal to no measures are being taken to address them. This situation necessitates a shift towards traditional knowledge sharing as a constructive approach.
Animal farming, in particular, has become an industry plagued by malpractice and restrictive regulations. As with many industries in the United States, financial interests often influence ethical standards. To maximize profits, some farmers resort to suboptimal living and feeding conditions for their livestock. Additionally, hormones and other substances are sometimes added to livestock feed to enhance the desirability of specific cuts of meat to consumers.
Despite the concerning state of the agricultural industry, there is a lack of consistent efforts to improve conditions. Notably, in July 2016, the Senate passed a bill requiring nationwide GMO labeling. Additionally, in 2012, Mendocino County, California, became the first jurisdiction in the United States to prohibit the cultivation of GMOs.
Given these developments, it is perplexing why GMO labeling has not been adopted as a national law. This raises the question of why one jurisdiction within the United States can effectively ban GMOs while the federal government fails to take similar action. implies that we (the people) have to share knowledge thee old fashion way as a reconstructive measure. Animal farming in particular has evolved into an industry congested with malpractice procedures & even worse restrictions. Like all industry in this country money corrupts the ethics of those involved. To maximize profits, some farmers cut corners in regards to livestock’s living & feeding arrangements. Hormones and other substances are also added to livestock’s feed to make particular cuts of meat more desirable to consumers. Despite all that is wrong in the agricultural realm, minimal efforts are being made daily to improve these conditions. In July of 2016, the Senate passed a bill enforcing GMO labeling nationally. Also in 2012, Mendocino County, California became the first jurisdiction in the United States to ban GMOs. So I pose this question if one jurisdiction within this country can ban the artificial, why is it not law nationally?
Melanated Sanity 