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sailingaway
04-07-2013, 08:58 PM
Lawmakers in Vermont are looking to regulate food labels so customers can know which products are made from genetically modified crops, but agricultural giants Monsanto say they will sue if the state follows through.

If the bill in question, H-722 (the “VT Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act”) passes the state Senate and House, manufacturers will be required to label products that are created either partially or in full from a genetically modified organism, or GMO. Such man-made crops have become a trademark of the billion-dollar Monsanto corporation, and in the past the company has gone to great lengths to keep themselves the number-one name in American agriculture, even if those profits are made possible from playing God.

Monsanto is going mad over the proposal, however, which would also make them unable to label their productions as “natural,” “naturally made,” “naturally grown” or “all natural,” if, in fact, they are not. For the corporation, it would seem that moving products and making money is much more of a worthwhile venture than telling its customers what exactly they are consuming.

With Vermont legislators now standing in the way of what could mean even more money for Monsanto, the company says they will sue the state if H-722 is approved. Now in fear of a lawsuit in the future, lawmakers in Vermont have put a hold on any future voting regarding the bill. If history is any indication, Monsanto is more than likely to have their way and win yet another battle.

Monsanto is no stranger to the American legal system and have forced competing farm after farm to be shut down or bought out by bringing lawsuits against the little guy throughout their history. Between 1997 and 2010, Monsanto’s legal team tried to file nearly 150 lawsuits against independent farmers, often for allegations that their patented GMO-seeds had somehow managed to be carried onto unlicensed farms. Often those farms have been unable to fight against Monsanto’s mega-lawyers and have been forced to fold in response. The Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association tried taking Monsanto to court earlier this year to keep them from following similar suits, but a Federal District Court judge in Manhattan shut down their plea. The group has since filed an appeal.

more: http://rt.com/usa/monsanto-sue-gmo-vermont-478/

AGRP
04-07-2013, 09:09 PM
Monsanto is going mad over the proposal, however, which would also make them unable to label their productions as “natural,” “naturally made,” “naturally grown” or “all natural,” if, in fact, they are not. For the corporation, it would seem that moving products and making money is much more of a worthwhile venture than telling its customers what exactly they are consuming.

Freshly frozen :)

FrankRep
04-07-2013, 09:14 PM
This seems to be an ongoing thing. I found an article from April 2012.


Monsanto threatens legal action over Vermont GMO labeling bill (http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/04/06/monsanto-threatens-legal-action-over-vermont-gmo-labeling-bill/)

Raw Story
April 6, 2012

FrankRep
04-07-2013, 09:16 PM
more: http://rt.com/usa/monsanto-sue-gmo-vermont-478/

Just realized your article is also from April 2012.

:-\

jkr
04-07-2013, 09:18 PM
theyll just call it "from the earth"...because it is...

Warrior_of_Freedom
04-07-2013, 09:27 PM
labeling things GMO will cost families hundreds of dollars because of all the ink costs that will go into printing the labels in place of the ink that would have just been wasted graphic background space. Wait what?

oyarde
04-07-2013, 09:28 PM
Hell with them , let them sue.Anything that is bought from me is legit :)

satchelmcqueen
04-07-2013, 09:50 PM
id say we could kick their ass out of this country, but im pretty sure they control half of the government now. it would be impossible. i despise monsanto.

RickyJ
04-07-2013, 09:51 PM
Vermont legislatures already got paid off it appears.
http://truth-out.org/news/item/9961-monsanto-trumps-food-safety-and-democracy-again


Vermont lawmakers allowed the bill to stall – and ultimately die – in the Vermont House Agriculture Committee in April, after a representative from biotech giant, Monsanto, threatened to sue the state if the bill passed.

FrankRep
04-07-2013, 09:53 PM
id say we could kick their ass out of this country, but im pretty sure they control half of the government now. it would be impossible. i despise monsanto.

Monsanto is connected all the way up to the United Nations. Read the article below.


GMO Giant Monsanto Joins Big Business Coalition for UN Agenda 21 (http://www.thenewamerican.com/tech/environment/item/14409-gmo-giant-monsanto-joins-big-business-coalition-for-un-agenda-21)

04 February 2013


Corporate giant Monsanto has officially joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, but critics are saying the global “sustainability” push is really a plot to centralize power in the UN and enrich special interests.

oyarde
04-07-2013, 09:54 PM
Vermont legislatures already got paid off it appears.
http://truth-out.org/news/item/9961-monsanto-trumps-food-safety-and-democracy-again

Well , non Monsanto food is available from me as long as we have electric and the net is up .Prices very reasonable, seasonal , but buyer pays shipping :)

oyarde
04-07-2013, 09:55 PM
Monsanto is connected all the way up to the United Nations. Read the article below.


GMO Giant Monsanto Joins Big Business Coalition for UN Agenda 21 (http://www.thenewamerican.com/tech/environment/item/14409-gmo-giant-monsanto-joins-big-business-coalition-for-un-agenda-21)

04 February 2013


Corporate giant Monsanto has officially joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, but critics are saying the global “sustainability” push is really a plot to centralize power in the UN and enrich special interests.

That is correct .I do not honor or participate in the UN as well :)