11-15-2008, 06:54 PM
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"All we're asking is we should not ban something because of fear," said Alan Takemoto, executive director of the Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation.
His comments drew a swift response from North Kona Councilman Angel Pilago.
"I did not create this out of fear," said Pilago, the bill's author. "You are fearful of the past, fearful of the present and fearful of the future. You're here because you are afraid."
Takemoto said all he's asking is to base the GMO decision on facts and science.
"We are fearful that it is going to go beyond just coffee and taro," he added.
Pilago again responded.
"You, sir, need to be more sensitive when you come to my island and tell us what we should think, what we should do and how we should feel," Pilago told Takemoto, who flew in from Honolulu to attend the meeting...
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"All we're asking is we should not ban something because of fear," said Alan Takemoto, executive director of the Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation.
His comments drew a swift response from North Kona Councilman Angel Pilago.
"I did not create this out of fear," said Pilago, the bill's author. "You are fearful of the past, fearful of the present and fearful of the future. You're here because you are afraid."
Takemoto said all he's asking is to base the GMO decision on facts and science.
"We are fearful that it is going to go beyond just coffee and taro," he added.
Pilago again responded.
"You, sir, need to be more sensitive when you come to my island and tell us what we should think, what we should do and how we should feel," Pilago told Takemoto, who flew in from Honolulu to attend the meeting...
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