I sent this, below, to the Sierra Club  national Genetic Engineering Action 
Team, of which I am a  corresponding member, having been a voting member of the 
predecessor  to it, the Genetic Engineering Committee, for many years. 
 
Let it be noted that it is to the enduring shame of the Sierra Club Iowa  
Chapter that we endorsed Vilsack for Iowa governor, not once, but twice, in 1998  
and 2002. (I opposed the 2002 endorsement.)
Tom
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We need to watch what Vilsack says and does as Secretary of  Agriculture.
 
If he lies about genetic engineering, we need to speak out at once and  state 
what the truth is.
 
If he repeatedly lies about genetic engineering, we need to demand that the  
President replace him with someone who will tell the truth.
 
If he proves to be a shill for agribusiness and an opponent of sustainable  
and organic farming, we need to demand that the President replace him with  
someone who cares about the environment and the future; someone who can give us  
hope; someone who supports a locally produced, sustainable food system.
 
Maybe Vilsack will surprise us in a good way. But be prepared if he does  not.
 
Tom
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