Know the Truth
Posted: June 27, 2008
A great man once said “You will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:32) Unfortunately, the general public is faced with conflicting “truths” on a daily basis so its hard for them to tell just “what is truth.”
A group called the 2020 Project is sponsoring a campaign called FoodPriceTruth.org in an attempt to break through the clutter and be heard on the food versus fuel issue that is being distorted by the media, Big Food and Big Oil.
According to the 2020 Project blog, “We are sponsoring the project because the debate about “food versus fuel” has been skewed by corporate interests running aggressive PR campaigns. The Grocery Manufacturers of America (GMA) — who are underwriting the campaign — want the world to believe that biofuels are increasing the price of food while its largest members spike food prices and sharply increase their profits during the crisis. General Mills, Kellogg and Kraft are all reporting much higher profits this quarter — some of their quarterly reports acknowledge that their profits stem from higher prices –while their lobbying arm pretends to be sympathetic to the consumer.”
Food Price Truth is supported by donations from several biofuels stakeholders, including advanced biofuels companies. Their mission is to “provide a clearinghouse of information designed to set the record straight on the domestic and worldwide food crisis.”
The challenge is for the public to decide whose truth they are going to believe.