Mark Fergusson of Down to Earth Natural Foods concludes in a letter to the Advertiser (July 20, "Not surprising people want GMO labeling") that "we should be the ones in control, not government". He makes a great point. Yet, earlier in the letter he decries "The lack of required labeling..." He wants to demand government action to assure "we" are in control?

If Mr. Fergusson thinks he is right, he should sell only labeled food and reject the others and see how that affects sales. He does not need government to accomplish that and it leaves him and his customers "in control". If government can demand labels it could eventually demand only GMO foods to be offered for sale. Avoid the slippery slope, Mr. Fergusson.