From: jclapp@boone.net
Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2001 2:53 PM
To: fdadockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: Docket 00N-1396 & Docket 00D-1598

Docket 00N-1396 & Docket 00D-1598


I am strongly concerned about genetic engineering.

I believe that more testing is required to make sure genetic modification
is a safe and sage way to proceed in the future.

Food that is genetic engineered should be INDEPENDENTLY tested before it
hits the supermarkets.  If approved, it should be clearly labelled.

Testing on environment influences should be down before GE seeds are
allowed to be distributed.

INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY is a good standard for the US criminal system.

However for the food we eat the standard should be: GUILTY UNTIL PROVEN
INNOCENT.

After all, it's not Guinea Pigs that consume the food. It's human beings!

Thanks for your consideration.

John Clapp

I also believe the revolving door between FDA and industry giants like
Monsanto should be locked shut.

John Clapp
Suite 210
639 Whispering Hills Road
Boone, N.C. 28607

Tel: (828) 264-1787