This is known as the Maharishi Effect. Incoherence in collective consciousness has created the conditions for an inefficient and ineffective government process, but the Government cannot hide behind the philosophy that it is an innocent mirror of the nation. The Government must accept responsibility for its failure to protect the public from health hazards of genetically modified foods. Here are some of the specific failures of government procedures along with the recommendations of the Natural Law Party as to how our Government can be made responsive to the needs of the whole population. Politicians are so committed to the principle of opposition that they have forgotten how to cooperate with one another, as sensible individuals would normally do, to protect the interests of the people.
Biotechnology is a technical scientific issue.
MPs have not taken the time to brief themselves on the most recent scientific literature. Instead they are relying on advisors who are committed to the introduction of biotechnology. There has been no genuine public debate on biotechnology foods and therefore MPs are unaware of the depth of public feeling on this issue. Government scientific advisors based in universities increasingly rely on grants from biotechnology firms to fund their research. Even if they have doubts on safety, they feel afraid to speak out and 'bite the hand that feeds them'.