Petition to label modified foods

So, a genetically modified foods-labeling law is on the ballot in California (called Prop 37) for November 6. It's a big deal because everyone believes if California requires these engineered foods to be labeled, the other states will fall in line. This is basically a law saying if you sell genetically modified (GM) produce or processed foods that contain GM foods, you have to tell the consumer. Now, you would think this would be easy to pass, but this has already failed in 19 states and the funds are stacked against the proposition. Supporters (most of them average joes, but luckily some great companies that believe in real food) have raised $3M but the opponents (Pepsi, Coke, Monsanto, etc.) have already donated over $25M to defeat the proposition. Check out this graphic to see which companies are fighting against your right to know and interestingly, the "natural" brands the manufacture. I personally have decided to boycott these brands in my household, so my money doesn't go towards their campaign, but that was easy for me since i only purchased from one or two.

I urge you to take two minutes to get involved because (in my own words and gathered from multiple sources):

• 70% or more of the processed food in this country is GMO. 85% of corn and 91% of soybeans in the US are GMO. Currently, there are plans to create GM apples that don't brown when bruised or exposed to air and GE salmon to farm. (well, there are actually so many such altered foods seeking approval right now that I simply can't keep up with all of them...)
• GM foods are shown to cause liver and kidney changes, intestinal damage, and obesity. (10-year study across many animals/fish)
• One pesticide that was inserted into corn to create a GM variety was found in 93% of the fallopian tubes of pregnant women in a recent study
• The FDA has never conducted a safety study on GM foods although they have been around for 20 years now. Or if they have, we haven't been told about it...
• 40 other countries require labeling for GMO foods, and some countries have banned them altogether
• A poll claims that 93% of Americans WANT GM foods labeled - and yet, we are still losing the fight!

If you don't live in California (and therefore can't vote on the upcoming ballot), PLEASE at least take 2 minutes and sign the latest position to the White House. During his campaign, Obama promised to get GM foods labeled, but then turned around and staffed BigAg, namely Monsanto. Michelle Obama has made strides to create healthier lifestyles for children and this would be key in her fight against childhood obesity. 

Here is the link to the petition:

http://signon.org/sign/michelle-obama-tell-presiden?source=c.url&r_by=5382364

Oh, and here is the 30 second tv advertisement for Proposition 37 - a must watch!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVkSTQYXUDE&feature=youtu.be