Letter to the Editor

Letters to the editor are the opinions of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the editor of the Sheridan Express.

As a consumer concerned about human health, and protection of the environment, I am grateful to, and support Shatto Dairy, specifically because of their commitment to “No growth Hormones” in their milk and the statement on their glass, reusable bottles! In addition, our family makes every effort to support small family businesses whenever possible. It is well known that large corporations, farms and others, care little about health and safety, except where they must meet legal requirements. Profit.is the motive.
Many Americans who pay attention have lost faith in the Food and Drug Administration. Too many times the FDA has failed to serve the public’s interest due to lackadaisical observance of the law, inadequate staffing, and importantly insufficient support and oversight by the U.S. Congress
(i.e. – lead poison in the paint on toys, poison in pet products). Again, we know that U.S. legislators are unduly influenced by the corporate world through the lobbying system in our nation’s capitol, as well as states’ capitols. Consumers are left with the responsibility of doing the research on their own, and making food and drug decisions based on researched information. For this reason, Consumers have every reason to be skeptical of the FDA’s statement that “No significant difference has been shown between milk derived from rBGH-treated and non rBGH-treated cows.”
If Missouri bills HB 2283 and SB 1279 ban hormone labeling altogether, the Shatto Dairy is in danger of going out of business, thus depriving consumers of the right to chose the product we consider to be of highest quality. Thanks to Hy-Vee manager Brad McAnally for standing up for consumers’ freedom to chose!
Contact Missouri legislators and tell them to vote No on
Missouri bills HB 2283 and SB 1279. They want voters’ opinions.

Sincerely,
Shirley Yurkonis
Savannah, MO