Re: FDA's Views on Freedom of Choice

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There is no "law" saying you can breath either. So I suggest they quit. So, looks to me like American's should assume they have NO freedom of choice unless specifically written by law.... ------------------------------------------------ UPDATE ON FDA LAWSUIT FDA's Views on Freedom of Choice Here are some of FDA's views expressed in its response on 'freedom of food choice' in general and on the right to obtain and consume raw milk in particular: "Plaintiffs' assertion of a new 'fundamental right' to produce, obtain, and consume unpasteurized milk lacks any support in law." [p. 4] "It is within HHS's authority . . . to institute an intrastate ban [on unpasteurized milk] as well." [p. 6] "Plaintiffs' assertion of a new 'fundamental right' under substantive due process to produce, obtain, and consume unpasteurized milk lacks any support in law." [p.17] "There is no absolute right to consume or feed children any particular food." [p. 25] "There is no 'deeply rooted' historical tradition of unfettered access to foods of all kinds." [p. 26] "Plaintiffs' assertion of a 'fundamental right to their own bodily and physical health, which includes what foods they do and do not choose to consume for themselves and their families' is similarly unavailing because plaintiffs do not have a fundamental right to obtain any food they wish." [p. 26] FDA's brief goes on to state that "even if such a right did exist, it would not render FDA's regulations unconstitutional because prohibiting the interstate sale and distribution of unpasteurized milk promotes bodily and physical health." [p. 27] "There is no fundamental right to freedom of contract." [p. 27] read FDA's response to FTCLDF complaint: http://www.ftcldf.org/litigation/ey100426--ds%20mtd%20memo%20in%20support.pdf Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.Kurtis Stavenwww.wildthingorganics.ca