USDA again

[Michael Gochfeld]

I can well understand and sympathize with Norbert's concise philosophical
statement below.
However, like it or not there is an underlying logic which is not grasping at
straws.  It is a formalized policy approach called the
PRECAUTIONARY PRINCIPLE.  It is, of course controversial, like not taking
precautions, but it is
a philosophical approach to governmental action that is being debated in many
scientific-policy meetings around the world. It has many detractors and many
advocates.

It depends in part on the probability and the consequences of the "things that
may happen".

 And not surprisingly there are people who would apply the precautionary
principle to some aspects of life but not others.

Michael Gochfeld


"Kondla, Norbert FOR:EX" wrote:

> the reason was given on this list from a usda official. I guess some people
> see logic in conjuring up things that "may happen" as reasons to prohibit a
> human activity. This is no logic at all. It is grasping at straws to meddle
> in the lives of other people because of personal philosophical or ethical
> reasons and is not fit logic on which to base a government decision.


 
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