Comments on: Sneak Attack on Illinois Raw Milk

By: M. Roach

M. Roach — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 17:38:20 +0000

I feel there is no need to change the law as it is now written. It looks like this has more to do with government control than public health. It’s ironic that in an age when states are legalizing the use of marijuana and such, we are being treated like we are not intelligent enough to drink what is healthy.

By: Brian Wilkes

Brian Wilkes — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 10:08:53 +0000

As an Illinois voter, I strongly urge you not to make raw milk illegal in the state. While I understand your duty to protect the public health, I think it is misplaced here. Raw milk has been used for thousands of years in most of the world. When it is immediately refrigerated, as happens on a dairy farm, there is very little chance of contamination. The health benefits of raw milk far outweigh the risks.

-bw-

By: divona lewis

divona lewis — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 18:42:22 +0000

Oh please – eating raw as nature intended is somehow dangerous and illegal!
yet all kinds of destructive and mind altering drugs are legal.! think these guys are in somebodies hip pocket? Time for a little more honesty and rational thought!

By: Vernon Corban

Vernon Corban — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 16:23:51 +0000

When I was a baby, my parents searched all over to find something I could eat without getting sick. I could not digest any formulas or milk products at all and was wasting away, nearing death. They finally tried the last option doctors had been telling them would kill me—raw milk! Well, here I am 65 years later. Raw milk is not the real issue and should not be made the culprit. As in my case, there are some real tangible benefits to consuming raw milk.

By: Michelle Michael

Michelle Michael — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 13:37:39 +0000

Do not go forward with this bill. It is absurd to make raw milk for consumption by humans an illegal substance, thus making those who consume it lawbreakers. Please reserve Illinois resources (time of lawmakers, law enforcement officials, and the time and tax dollars) of Illinois citizens for good and worthy causes. Stop this attack on raw milk in it’s tracks and let the right to consume raw milk remain with Illinois citizens. Get out of the barn Illinois government!

By: Gnarlodious

Gnarlodious — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 03:00:55 +0000

I wonder what business interest is sponsoring this legislation? No doubt there is profit for someone by forcing all milk through the narrow funnel of large-scale processing plants.

By: Eric Marchewka

Eric Marchewka — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 01:35:31 +0000

Please do not outlaw the sale or consumption of raw milk. I have been educating myself on the subject and have determined it may have health benefits I wish to take advantage of. I’m a 32 year old U.S. citizen. The Land of the FREE! Although it may be important to know what our food is, where it comes from, and/or what is in it. FREEDOM is a citizens right to choose what he or she consumes for food. Not! I emphasize Not the government!

By: Amy Aydoner

Amy Aydoner — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 18:49:41 +0000

Please don’t outlaw the sale of raw milk. It’s benefits for our health and availability should be a choice we make. Not our government !!!

By: CroweAboutFarm

CroweAboutFarm — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 15:28:33 +0000

Thanks for making us aware of this.

I just spoke with Rep. Daniel J. Burke’s office (http://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?MemberID=1825), they have received a large number of calls and they are not going to push this bill forward with its current language.

They plan on working up new language next week…Please keep us updated if further efforts are needed.

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 15:12:03 +0000

Please do Not take away the choice if so chosen for Illinois residents to drink raw milk or buy it from their neighbor.