[RedStateRocker]

I have the right (well, actually I support the mechanism of a free market that allows me) to pay more for 'organic' milk, or 'BSE free meat' or non transgenic rhubarb; I don't see where the government has any right to dictate labeling unless it is fraudulent.

But it is reasonable for the government to set some basic food and drug standards for the safety - I don't think even the most rabid Libertarian would support a company being able to sell something deadly marketed as a foodstuff.

[robertpaulsen]

"I don't think even the most rabid Libertarian would support a company being able to sell something deadly marketed as a foodstuff."

I've met a few on this forum -- their attitude is a) caveat emptor and b) the company won't survive if they offer a deadly product, so it's in their interest to ensure product safety.