Whole Foods isn't going to take down the local fishing industry. They can sell or not sell whatever they want. It's a free country or did we forget that?

There are very few corporations that I actually put any trust in, and Whole Foods is one of them. They do a significant amount due diligence in the products they choose to sell, and I'm sure they do even more in the products they choose NOT to sell. It is not in their best interest to not carry local products, but if their research shows a product is not safe for the environment or their consumers, then they don't carry that product. I trust them a WHOLE lot more than I trust any politician; that certain breed has proven time and time again they are only self-interested.

I typically shop at WF not for their due diligence but for their quality. There is no denying they have their own agenda and it is often driven by outside organizations such as PETA. Their refusal to sell live lobsters is a prime example. Seriously! That being said, it their choice and when I want lobsters I obviously have to go somewhere else.

Gee, I wonder how many of those who back WF are quick to frequent Legal Seafood and Fish where they will eat the same fish that wf is banning. Sounds more like a PC move.

Support local fishermen and fisher-women. Its WFs right to sell want it thinks is good and its my right not to shop there which I will now exercise fully.

When is it government's place to tell any store what they can and cannot sell? There are plenty of other places to shop for fish; one store not selling something isn't going to take down the fishing industry.

Do you like fish? Why not leave some for your grandkids? Team Whole Foods!

People are unaware of the government agenda on the ocean. The new Ocean Czar is to be over the ocean and the Great Lakes. The President wants control turned over to the U.N.. I was offered $40 to turn my salt water fishing license in ... I paid nothing for it. They called it a survey to see the value in recreational fishing. The offer was anywhere from $15 to $500. Government grant for this survey. Really? Bribe people with some money in these hard economic times and call it a survey to see the value we put on our fishing license. Look on the Mass Fisheries web site ... they have a statement about the survey ..... if for any reason we have to close fishing ..... perhaps they are getting ready for the U.N. to regulate our oceans.

Senator Brown wants government to tell Whole Foods what their customers want? Ever heard of markets? And how many fisherman will have jobs when there are no more fish? Brown wrong on all counts.