> ... The primary problem as we see it is the law was not written the way it
> should have been. It ignores basic contstitutional rights of all citizens
> in parts of its sections and makes a mockery of organic farming in the rest
> of its sections. The law MUST be changed.
>
> But...we are not going to get the law changed in time to do anything about
> this proposed rule. So we do all need to concentrate on writing a clear,
> concise, point by point comment on the proposed rule and send it in before
> the deadline.
>
> --Dan in Sunny Puerto Rico--
> --dan.worley@icepr.com--
Dan, I've got to disagree with your last paragraph.. Anyone who believes in what
you state in your FIRST paragraph, would do well to get his point of view on record
with the USDA withing the context of the Organic Rules commentary period. They are
NOT separate issues and OFPA's basic defects should be pointed out through official
channels to the USDA during time frame in which they are obligated to receive,
register and take into account the public's opinion. Your observations are
pertinent and can be included with any aditional comments you care to make regarding
specific aspects of the Rule, such as certification and the costs of same. Saludos.
--Douglas M. Hinds, Director General Centro para el Desarrollo Comunitario y Rural A.C. (CeDeCoR) (Center for Community and Rural Development) - (non profit) Petronilo Lopez No. 73 (Street Address) Apdo. Postal No. 61 (Mailing Address) Cd. Guzman, Jalisco 49000 MEXICO U.S. Voice Mailbox: 1 630 300 0550 (e-mail linked) U.S. Fax Mailbox: 1 630 300 0555 (e-mail linked) Tel. & Fax: 011 523 412 6308 (direct) e-mail: cedecor@ipnet.com.mx, dmhinds@acnet.net, dhinds@ucol.mx
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