Citing America’s Declaration of Independence and the Maine Constitution, the ordinance proposed that “Sedgwick citizens possess the right to produce, process, sell, purchase, and consume local foods of their choosing.” These would include raw milk and other dairy products and locally slaughtered meats, among other items.
This isn’t just a declaration of preference. The proposed warrant added, “It shall be unlawful for any law or regulation adopted by the state or federal government to interfere with the rights recognized by this Ordinance.” In other words, no state licensing requirements prohibiting certain farms from selling dairy products or producing their own chickens for sale to other citizens in the town.
Each state is Sovereign and the counties and cities are part of that Sovereignty. The food Sovereignty is a very good idea but they need to expand it into the county and even the state so they will have the room to grow and raise the food they need to be completely Sovereign. Once they have done that they should do it with other things.
ReplyDeleteThe Sovereign states were never meant to be controlled by the Federal government. All laws that don't come DIRECTLY from the Constitution need to be repealed and what's with the people being controlled by commercial codes, we are not businesses.
Old Man River is right.
ReplyDeleteSomething else everyone can do is grow some of their own fruit, veggies, herbs. Not only do they taste much better, it's great exercise, gives you the much needed sun exposure, without sunscreen, and it's very inexpensive.
Even in an apartment there are ways to grow hanging tomatoes, herbs in pots etc. If you have a regular yard, mix herbs & veggies with your normal landscape. You'd be surprised how much can grow. Sun, water and no chemicals. You'll be healthier!
Toni