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Gonneke van Veldhuizen <[log in to unmask]>
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In einer eMail vom 19-7-02 13:24:01 West-Europa (zomertijd) schreibt
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> Yes, I agree we should pay more for DHA and AA, it's a complicated science.
> Of course, we pay double for it.  If we pay taxes, we pay it out to the
> government who gives grants to biotech companies like Martek (of course none
> of us breastfeeding advocates have $1 million grants but..).  Then as
> consumers we get to pay for it at the grocery counter.  And, then as
> consumers we get to pay for it again because our infants aren't breastfed
> and
> they are sicker, etc.  A great system and it keeps alot of people employed.

Weel said, Valerie!


>
> I have nothing against scientists nor do I have a problem with the need for
> people to make money.  What I have an issue with is a science run by
> corporate need for larger and larger profits.  And if that paints black on
> white lab coats, then that is indeed a problem

And, ofcourse, they do the painting themselves, don't they? We just notice
it. Or not.

Ik hoop je vraag hiermee voldoende te hebben beantwoord. Mocht er toch nog
een onduidelijkheid zijn, of heb je nog andere vragen, aarzel dan niet mij
nog eens te mailen.

Met vriendelijke groet,

Gonneke van Veldhuizen, lactatiekundige IBCLC



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