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RFK Jr. to change FDA rule that allows companies to hide food ingredient safety data (www.washingtonexaminer.com)

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[–] [email protected] 28 points 1 day ago (2 children)

the man is insane and dangerous and will likely be responsible for mass death due to negligence, but the stopped clock rule still applies.

very few people of good conscience (and that includes a ton of lemmy users) will tear down objectively good policy. its the other, absolute batshit insanity that is objectionable.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 day ago

Honestly as a parent with a kid that has life threatening food allergies I can't beleive a crazy man is actually making our lives easier...

...at least until we all die of a easily cured disease he kills funding for.

[+] [email protected] -12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Did you the read the article and see what change is being made?

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 day ago (1 children)

why, yes. yes I did.

in fact I have read many of the articles you have posted because they are reasonable touchpoints for discussion. I would not have commented on your post without reading TFA.

I have also upvoted quite a few of your posts because you post across many instances and that is one of the best things anyone can do for the fediverse - so thanks for that.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Fair points and thank you. I apologize if my comment seemed abrupt.

Regarding the article, I actually think this particular FDA rule change is a good thing.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

no worries.

its very prelim, but yes, agreed. thoughtfully implemented this could be a very good thing. right now the american people need a win - any win. and, if this proves to be one, I will absolutely give due credit.

now, can you get on your super secret conservative hotline and pretty please ask rfk jr to restart all the vaccine planning meetings for next flu season?