User talk:MythBusterKel

Hi Myth buster,

On closer examination of the links you provided, I did not find any evidence to refute the health information, research and general policies of PCRM; nor it's references, internal or external links. In fact, some of the articles referenced not only the Center for Consumer Freedom, but the National Dairy Council (a peak industry lobby group) and the National Milk Processor Board (MilkPEP) branch of the USDA.

It is worth noting that both the NDC and the USDA have been successfully sued by PCRM. There was also some criticism from a doctor purportedly speaking for the conservative medical trade group, the American Medical Association (of which Dr. Neal Barnard is a life time member). However, I did not see a single reference for a clinical study. On the other hand, a single PCRM article on nutrition contained 38 references, either for clinical studies or articles referring to studies on nutrition and disease.

The point of SW is not to create controversy by inserting unsubstantiated claims, opinions and points of view; but providing clear and factual information. If groups and lobbies representing wealthy and powerful industries (including the medical industry) cannot refute evidence; they tend to rely on various forms of disinformation, which can include censoring, marginalizing and smears. However, it seems as if PCRM has made it's case very well. Naturally, lobbies and groups representing the processed food, meat & dairy, animal testing and drug industry, such as CCF, the NDC, the USDA and the AMA, would tend to "disagree".

Furthermore, "Disinformation Campaigns" is a valid description of the activities industry funded front groups such as CCF. It is based on factual information and analysis; some of which is contained in CCF selected campaigns and other links on the page.

Lastly, this site has somewhat different standards, than Wikipedia, where it seems you cut and pasted most of your information from.

Cheers,

Lisa L.